Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung NX300

Here is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-S5 and Samsung NX300, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-S5 was released 5 years before the NX300 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-S5 matches up versus the NX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S5 & Samsung NX300. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-S5 Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S5 provides external measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-S5 and the NX300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and NX300 is 97 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S5 and NX300.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-S5 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX300 will give more detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older EX-S5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.