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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Announced December 2012
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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-S5 versus Samsung EX2F, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") have different sensor measurements.

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The EX-S5 was announced 4 years prior to the EX2F which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-S5 grades against the EX2F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Samsung EX2F

 EX-S5 EX2F 
Screen resolution115k0kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Casio EX-S5

 EX2F EX-S5 
AnnouncedDecember 2012January 2009Newer by 48 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Samsung EX2F

 EX-S5 EX2F 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-S5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has specifications of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-S5 versus the EX2F.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and EX2F is 97 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S5 and EX2F.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S5 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Samsung EX2F will give you greater detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S5
Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
25
manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography factors
Samsung EX2F Street photography factors
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
68
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography factors
Samsung EX2F Sports photography factors
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography details
Samsung EX2F Travel photography details
53
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (9MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
66
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (294 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography details
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography details
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
53
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging advice
Samsung EX2F Vlogging advice
22
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
71
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition (294 grams)
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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Samsung EX2F
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S5 Samsung EX2F
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2012-12-18
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-80mm (3.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/1.4-2.7
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100 grams (0.22 lbs) 294 grams (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 48
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 209
Other
Battery ID NP-80 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $130 $478