Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung SH100

Following is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-S5 versus Samsung SH100, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and SH100 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was unveiled 24 months before the SH100 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-S5 scores vs the SH100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S5 & Samsung SH100. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S5 Gallery & Samsung SH100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S5 has got physical dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Samsung SH100 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-S5 versus Samsung SH100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-S5 against the SH100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and SH100 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S5 and SH100.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung SH100 to show greater detail having an extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.