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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Other Name is PL10
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-Z550 versus Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") possess different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z550 was brought out 11 months later than the CL5 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z550 matches up versus the CL5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Samsung CL5

 EX-Z550 CL5 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 11 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Casio EX-Z550

 CL5 EX-Z550 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung CL5

 EX-Z550 CL5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung CL5 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z550 versus Samsung CL5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z550 versus the CL5.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and CL5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and CL5.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z550 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Casio EX-Z550 will result in more detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer EX-Z550 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z550
Portrait photography with Samsung CL5
34
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
24
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography highlights
Samsung CL5 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z550
Sports photography with Samsung CL5
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography advice
Samsung CL5 Travel photography advice
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography advice
Samsung CL5 Landscape photography advice
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung CL5 as a Vlogging camera
29
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
25
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung CL5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Samsung CL5
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Samsung CL5
Also called as - PL10
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2009-02-23
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 grams (0.32 pounds) 141 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $149 $391