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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST700

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST700 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
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST700 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST700, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and ST700 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was unveiled 24 months prior to the ST700 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-S5 grades against the ST700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Samsung ST700

 EX-S5 ST700 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Casio EX-S5

 ST700 EX-S5 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Samsung ST700

 EX-S5 ST700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S5 features physical 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 ST700 has sizing of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-S5 versus the ST700.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and ST700 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S5 and ST700.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung ST700 to produce more detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST700 Portrait photography factors
25
has manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't 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 ST700 Street photography advice
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
50
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST700 Sports photography advice
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
megapixel count good (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S5
Travel photography with Samsung ST700
53
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (9 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography information
Samsung ST700 Landscape photography information
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
38
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST700 Vlogging factors
22
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
30
fast max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Samsung ST700
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Samsung ST700
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-S5 Samsung ST700
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2011-01-05
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 64 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () ()
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100 grams (0.22 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible -
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $130 $280