Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung GX-20

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-S5 versus Samsung GX-20, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and GX-20 (15MP) and the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The EX-S5 was unveiled 12 months after the GX-20 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-S5 scores versus the GX-20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and Samsung GX-20. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S5 comes with exterior measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Samsung GX-20 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-S5 versus Samsung GX-20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-S5 vs the GX-20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and GX-20 is 97 and 58 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S5 and GX-20.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-S5 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung GX-20 will show extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern EX-S5 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.