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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST600 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-S5 versus Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and ST600 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was manufactured 12 months prior to the ST600 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-S5 grades versus the ST600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Samsung ST600

 EX-S5 ST600 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Casio EX-S5

 ST600 EX-S5 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k115kSharper display (+1037k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Samsung ST600

 EX-S5 ST600 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S5 features outside measurements 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 ST600 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-S5 and the ST600.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and ST600 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S5 and ST600.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung ST600 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography info
25
has manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S5
Street photography with Samsung ST600
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Sports photography camera
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (9MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
65
has focus via touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (150 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
44
reasonably wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST600 Vlogging advice
22
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
30
reasonably wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors in class (150g)
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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Samsung ST600
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Samsung ST600
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-S5 Samsung ST600
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
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
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 4800
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
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
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 100g (0.22 lb) 150g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 SLB07
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $130 $330