Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung NX100

Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-S5 and Samsung NX100, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and NX100 (15MP) and the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-S5 was brought out 20 months earlier than the NX100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-S5 scores versus the NX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S5 & Samsung NX100. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S5 Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-S5 offers physical dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has specifications of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-S5 and Samsung NX100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-S5 versus the NX100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and NX100 is 97 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The photograph here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S5 and NX100.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-S5 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX100 will render greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older EX-S5 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.