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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL10
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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-S5 (9MP) and the CL5 (9MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-S5 was brought out at a similar time to the CL5 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-S5 scores against the CL5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Samsung CL5

 EX-S5 CL5 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Casio EX-S5

 CL5 EX-S5 
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Samsung CL5

 EX-S5 CL5 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S5 comes with physical dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Samsung CL5 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-S5 versus the CL5.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and CL5 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S5 and CL5.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor sizes. The EX-S5 has got the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh simpler.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography details
Samsung CL5 Portrait photography details
25
manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
24
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography info
Samsung CL5 Street photography info
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Sports photography camera
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S5
Travel photography with Samsung CL5
53
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S5
Landscape photography with Samsung CL5
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
22
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S5
Vlogging with Samsung CL5
22
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
25
supports face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Samsung CL5
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Samsung CL5
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S5 Samsung CL5
Also referred to as - PL10
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2009-02-23
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100 grams (0.22 lb) 141 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $130 $391