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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was released 4 years before the Galaxy Camera 4G which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-S5 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 4G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 EX-S5 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display resolution115k0kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Casio EX-S5

 Galaxy Camera 4G EX-S5 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2009More modern by 44 months
Display dimensions4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 EX-S5 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S5 comes with outside measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-S5 and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 97 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S5 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography advice
25
focusing manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography factors
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography information
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (9MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
72
lighter than competition (305g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
47
fairly wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Vlogging camera
22
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
36
fairly wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S5 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-08 2012-08-29
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 -
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of display 115k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100 gr (0.22 lbs) 305 gr (0.67 lbs)
Physical 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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 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
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $130 $550