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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST100 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-S5 and Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and ST100 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was announced 12 months before the ST100 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-S5 grades vs the ST100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Samsung ST100

 EX-S5 ST100 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Casio EX-S5

 ST100 EX-S5 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k115kClearer screen (+1037k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Samsung ST100

 EX-S5 ST100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-S5 has 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) and the Samsung ST100 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-S5 versus the ST100.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and ST100 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S5 and ST100.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung ST100 to give you greater detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography highlights
25
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography advice
Samsung ST100 Street photography advice
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST100 Sports photography factors
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography info
Samsung ST100 Travel photography info
53
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
60
has touch to focus
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (155 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Landscape photography camera
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
37
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging information
Samsung ST100 Vlogging information
22
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
29
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (155g)
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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Samsung ST100
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Samsung ST100
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-S5 Samsung ST100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 115k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100 grams (0.22 lbs) 155 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $130 $250