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

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").

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.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S5 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-S5 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
EX-S5 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 115k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Casio EX-S5
Galaxy Camera 4G | EX-S5 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 44 months |
Display dimensions | 4.8" | ![]() | 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 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
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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 |