Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung NX300M

Here is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-S5 and Samsung NX300M, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-S5 was brought out 5 years earlier than the NX300M and that is a fairly big 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 NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-S5 scores versus the NX300M when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and Samsung NX300M. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S5 offers 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) whilst the Samsung NX300M has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-S5 and Samsung NX300M in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-S5 versus the NX300M.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and NX300M is 97 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S5 and NX300M.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-S5 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX300M will provide you with extra detail having its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-S5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.