Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung WB700

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung WB700, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and WB700 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was launched 23 months earlier than the WB700 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-S5 scores versus the WB700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S5 & Samsung WB700. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-S5 Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S5 has external 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 WB700 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung WB700 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-S5 versus the WB700.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and WB700 is 97 and 98 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The pic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S5 and WB700.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB700 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.