Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung CL5
97 Imaging
32 Features
12 Overall
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95 Imaging
32 Features
14 Overall
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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung CL5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S5 & Samsung CL5. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-S5 Gallery & Samsung CL5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Samsung CL5
EX-S5 | CL5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Casio EX-S5
CL5 | EX-S5 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Samsung CL5
EX-S5 | CL5 | |||
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Launched | January 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 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).
See the Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung CL5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Samsung CL5 | |
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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 |