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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL65
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and SL620 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was revealed within a month of the SL620 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-S5 grades vs the SL620 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Samsung SL620

 EX-S5 SL620 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Casio EX-S5

 SL620 EX-S5 
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Samsung SL620

 EX-S5 SL620 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S5 comes with physical measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Samsung SL620 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-S5 versus the SL620.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and SL620 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S5 and SL620.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung SL620 to give extra detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Portrait photography camera
25
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography information
Samsung SL620 Street photography information
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S5
Sports photography with Samsung SL620
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Travel photography camera
53
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (168 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S5
Landscape photography with Samsung SL620
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL620 Vlogging highlights
22
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
24
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than others in class (168 grams)
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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Samsung SL620
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Samsung SL620
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-S5 Samsung SL620
Also called - PL65
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100g (0.22 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Time lapse feature
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $130 $200