Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST30

Below is a complete overview of the Casio EX-S5 versus Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-S5 (9MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") use different sensor size.

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The EX-S5 was brought out 24 months earlier than the ST30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-S5 matches up against the ST30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and Samsung ST30. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S5 has external dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has sizing of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-S5 versus Samsung ST30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-S5 and the ST30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and ST30 is 97 and 98 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S5 and ST30.

As you can see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-S5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung ST30 will resolve more detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-S5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.