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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL10
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung CL5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the CL5 (9MP) is relatively close but the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z33 was announced 7 months after the CL5 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z33 matches up vs the CL5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Samsung CL5

 EX-Z33 CL5 
ReleasedAugust 2009February 2009Newer by 7 months
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Casio EX-Z33

 CL5 EX-Z33 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung CL5

 EX-Z33 CL5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z33 features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Samsung CL5 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z33 vs the CL5.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and CL5 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and CL5.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z33 with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Casio EX-Z33 will result in greater detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer EX-Z33 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z33
Portrait photography with Samsung CL5
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
24
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography information
Samsung CL5 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography factors
Samsung CL5 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography info
Samsung CL5 Landscape photography info
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging information
Samsung CL5 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition in class (106g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
25
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung CL5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Samsung CL5
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Samsung CL5
Also called as - PL10
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-08-31 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106 grams (0.23 pounds) 141 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-82 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $120 $391