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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung SL720 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
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL70
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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and SL720 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was brought out 6 months before the SL720 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-S5 matches up vs the SL720 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Samsung SL720

 EX-S5 SL720 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Casio EX-S5

 SL720 EX-S5 
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Samsung SL720

 EX-S5 SL720 
RevealedJanuary 2009July 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-S5 offers exterior dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL720 has specifications 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-S5 versus the SL720.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and SL720 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S5 and SL720.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung SL720 to deliver extra detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography advice
25
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography features
Samsung SL720 Street photography features
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL720 Sports photography advice
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Travel photography camera
53
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (9 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
56
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (168g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
27
fairly wide (28mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging info
Samsung SL720 Vlogging info
22
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
25
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (168 grams)
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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Samsung SL720
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Samsung SL720
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-S5 Samsung SL720
Alternative name - PL70
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2009-07-14
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 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 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 SLB-10A
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 1 1
Retail price $130 $119