Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung GX-1L

Here, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-S5 and Samsung GX-1L, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The EX-S5 was unveiled 2 years after the GX-1L which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-S5 matches up against the GX-1L when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S5 & Samsung GX-1L. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-S5 Gallery & Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S5 comes with 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) whilst the Samsung GX-1L has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-S5 and Samsung GX-1L in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-S5 and the GX-1L.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and GX-1L is 97 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S5 and GX-1L.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-S5 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Casio EX-S5 will deliver more detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger EX-S5 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.