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Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2010
Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL10
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S200 (14MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the EX-S200 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-S200 was introduced 18 months after the CL5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-S200 scores against the CL5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Samsung CL5

 EX-S200 CL5 
IntroducedAugust 2010February 2009More modern by 18 months
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Casio EX-S200

 CL5 EX-S200 

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Samsung CL5

 EX-S200 CL5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-S200 offers outer dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung CL5 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung CL5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-S200 against the CL5.

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S200 and CL5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S200 and CL5.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-S200 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-S200 will give extra detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer EX-S200 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Portrait photography info
Samsung CL5 Portrait photography info
35
has manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
24
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Street photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S200
Sports photography with Samsung CL5
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Travel photography features
Samsung CL5 Travel photography features
65
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S200
Landscape photography with Samsung CL5
42
has manual focus
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
resolution not great (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Vlogging advice
Samsung CL5 Vlogging advice
29
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
25
includes face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Samsung CL5
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Samsung CL5
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S200 Samsung CL5
Also referred to as - PL10
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-08-03 2009-02-23
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132 grams (0.29 lbs) 141 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-120 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $391