Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST6500

Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was brought out 24 months earlier than the ST6500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-S5 grades against the ST6500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S5 & Samsung ST6500. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S5 Gallery & Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-S5 has got 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 ST6500 has specifications of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST6500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-S5 vs the ST6500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and ST6500 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S5 and ST6500.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung ST6500 to result in extra detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-S5 will be behind in sensor tech.