Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung CL5

Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z16 was introduced 20 months after the CL5 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-Z16 matches up against the CL5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Samsung CL5. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z16 features external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung CL5 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung CL5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z16 against the CL5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and CL5 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and CL5.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z16 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Casio EX-Z16 will give you more detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z16 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.