Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung WB30F

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-S5 and Samsung WB30F, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was revealed 5 years before the WB30F which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-S5 grades vs the WB30F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and Samsung WB30F. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S5 features external dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-S5 and Samsung WB30F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-S5 against the WB30F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and WB30F is 97 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S5 and WB30F.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung WB30F to offer you greater detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.