Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST65

Below is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-S5 versus Samsung ST65, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and ST65 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was announced 24 months prior to the ST65 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-S5 scores versus the ST65 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S5 & Samsung ST65. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-S5 Gallery & Samsung ST65 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-S5 comes with outside 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 ST65 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-S5 versus Samsung ST65 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S5 against the ST65.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and ST65 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S5 and ST65.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung ST65 to render extra detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older EX-S5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.