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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung TL240 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is ST5000
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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-S5 and Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and TL240 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was revealed 12 months prior to the TL240 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-S5 matches up against the TL240 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Samsung TL240

 EX-S5 TL240 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Casio EX-S5

 TL240 EX-S5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Samsung TL240

 EX-S5 TL240 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S5 offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL240 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-S5 against the TL240.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and TL240 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S5 and TL240.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung TL240 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S5
Portrait photography with Samsung TL240
25
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography info
Samsung TL240 Street photography info
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL240 Sports photography factors
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL240 Travel photography factors
53
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
60
supports touch to focus
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (160g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography features
27
focusing manually
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
37
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S5
Vlogging with Samsung TL240
22
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
27
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition (160g)
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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Samsung TL240
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Samsung TL240
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-S5 Samsung TL240
Also referred to as - ST5000
Class 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100 gr (0.22 lbs) 160 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $130 $171