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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2010
Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL10
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-Z800 versus Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the EX-Z800 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") boast different sensor size.

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The EX-Z800 was announced 18 months later than the CL5 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-Z800 scores versus the CL5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Samsung CL5

 EX-Z800 CL5 
AnnouncedAugust 2010February 2009More recent by 18 months
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Casio EX-Z800

 CL5 EX-Z800 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Samsung CL5

 EX-Z800 CL5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z800 enjoys outer measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 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).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z800 versus Samsung CL5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z800 vs the CL5.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z800 and CL5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z800 and CL5.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z800 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Casio EX-Z800 will result in more detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer EX-Z800 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography factors
Samsung CL5 Portrait photography factors
35
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
24
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z800
Street photography with Samsung CL5
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography info
Samsung CL5 Sports photography info
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography features
Samsung CL5 Travel photography features
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung CL5 Landscape photography highlights
42
has manual focus
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z800
Vlogging with Samsung CL5
29
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
25
provides face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Samsung CL5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Samsung CL5
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Samsung CL5
Also called - PL10
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-08-03 2009-02-23
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 14 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 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
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 141 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 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-120 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $150 $391