Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung NX30

Below is a extended overview of the Casio EX-S5 and Samsung NX30, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-S5 was introduced 6 years earlier than the NX30 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-S5 matches up against the NX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and Samsung NX30. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S5 features 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) and the Samsung NX30 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-S5 and Samsung NX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-S5 and the NX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and NX30 is 97 and 75 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S5 and NX30.

Plainly, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-S5 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX30 will deliver extra detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-S5 is going to be behind in sensor technology.