Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung CL5
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
- 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2009
(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
- Alternate Name is PL10

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung CL5 Overview
Below is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

The EX-Z400 was manufactured around the same time to the CL5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-Z400 matches up versus the CL5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung CL5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 and Samsung CL5. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Samsung CL5
EX-Z400 | CL5 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Casio EX-Z400
CL5 | EX-Z400 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung CL5
EX-Z400 | CL5 | |||
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Released | January 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z400 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and 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-Z400 vs Samsung CL5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z400 compared to the CL5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and CL5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and CL5.
To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z400 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Casio EX-Z400 will offer greater detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Samsung CL5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Samsung CL5 |
Also Known as | - | PL10 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2009-02-23 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-7.0 | f/3.5-4.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 16 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 130 grams (0.29 lb) | 141 grams (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-40 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $0 | $391 |