Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Announced January 2014

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-S5 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-S5 was launched 6 years before the Galaxy Camera 2 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-S5 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
EX-S5 | Galaxy Camera 2 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Casio EX-S5
Galaxy Camera 2 | EX-S5 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 60 months |
Screen size | 4.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+2.1") |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+922k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
EX-S5 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S5 has external measurements 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 Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-S5 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-S5 and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 97 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S5 and Galaxy Camera 2.
All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2014-01-02 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos |
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 | 9 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 4.8 inch |
Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 16 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.80 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 100 gr (0.22 lb) | 283 gr (0.62 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 400 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-80 | Built-in |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $130 | $400 |