Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung SL30

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-S5 versus Samsung SL30, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-S5 (9MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was revealed about the same time to the SL30 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-S5 scores versus the SL30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and Samsung SL30. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S5 offers outer measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-S5 versus Samsung SL30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-S5 and the SL30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and SL30 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S5 and SL30.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung SL30 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively.