Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.