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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Also referred to as ES55
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-S5 and Samsung SL102, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-S5 (9MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was announced within a month of the SL102 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-S5 matches up against the SL102 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Samsung SL102

 EX-S5 SL102 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Casio EX-S5

 SL102 EX-S5 
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Samsung SL102

 EX-S5 SL102 
ReleasedJanuary 2009January 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S5 has got external 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) whilst the Samsung SL102 has dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-S5 and Samsung SL102 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-S5 vs the SL102.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and SL102 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S5 and SL102.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung SL102 to show more detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S5
Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
25
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
25
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S5
Street photography with Samsung SL102
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL102 Sports photography factors
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Travel photography highlights
53
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
62
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S5
Landscape photography with Samsung SL102
27
focusing manually
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
27
very good max aperture (f)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging info
Samsung SL102 Vlogging info
22
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
30
very good max aperture (f)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Samsung SL102
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Samsung SL102
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-S5 Samsung SL102
Also Known as - ES55
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2009-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100 gr (0.22 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $130 $130