Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung NX1100

The following is a extended overview of the Casio EX-S5 and Samsung NX1100, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The EX-S5 was introduced 5 years before the NX1100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-S5 grades vs the NX1100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and Samsung NX1100. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S5 comes with exterior dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Samsung NX1100 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-S5 vs the NX1100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and NX1100 is 97 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S5 and NX1100.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S5 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX1100 will show more detail using its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.