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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Alternate Name is Wi-Fi
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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-S5 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was launched 5 years prior to the Galaxy Camera which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-S5 scores versus the Galaxy Camera when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 EX-S5 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Casio EX-S5

 Galaxy Camera EX-S5 
LaunchedFebruary 2013January 2009More modern by 50 months
Display sizing4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution922k115kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 EX-S5 Galaxy Camera 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S5 has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-S5 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-S5 compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and Galaxy Camera is 97 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S5 and Galaxy Camera.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography factors
25
has manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography advice
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography details
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography information
53
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (9MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (300 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S5
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
27
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
50
you can focus manually
really wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging advice
22
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
37
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic socket
lighter than competition (300g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-S5 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Alternate name - Wi-Fi
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-08 2013-02-19
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of screen 115k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100 grams (0.22 lbs) 300 grams (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $130 $450