Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung NX2000

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung NX2000, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-S5 was brought out 5 years prior to the NX2000 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-S5 scores against the NX2000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S5 & Samsung NX2000. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-S5 Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you need to factor 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") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has proportions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-S5 compared to the NX2000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and NX2000 is 97 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S5 and NX2000.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-S5 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX2000 will give extra detail having its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older EX-S5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.