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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung SL820 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 SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also Known as IT100
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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-S5 versus Samsung SL820, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and SL820 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was brought out very close to the SL820 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-S5 scores vs the SL820 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Samsung SL820

 EX-S5 SL820 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Casio EX-S5

 SL820 EX-S5 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Samsung SL820

 EX-S5 SL820 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S5 has physical measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S5 versus Samsung SL820 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-S5 compared to the SL820.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and SL820 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S5 and SL820.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung SL820 to show greater detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography features
25
manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography information
Samsung SL820 Street photography information
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Sports photography camera
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL820 Travel photography factors
53
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (9MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography factors
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL820 Vlogging advice
22
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
27
quite wide (28mm)
provides face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Samsung SL820
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Samsung SL820
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S5 Samsung SL820
Also called - IT100
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2009-02-17
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100g (0.22 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-80 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $130 $280