Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung CL5
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![Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR10/Casio-EX-ZR10-front.jpg)
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
- Revealed September 2010
(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
- Launched February 2009
- Alternate Name is PL10
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung CL5 Overview
Below is a in depth review of the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung CL5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") use totally different sensor size.
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The EX-ZR10 was manufactured 20 months later than the CL5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-ZR10 scores vs the CL5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung CL5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 & Samsung CL5. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery & Samsung CL5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Samsung CL5
EX-ZR10 | CL5 | |||
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Launched | September 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 20 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Casio EX-ZR10
CL5 | EX-ZR10 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung CL5
EX-ZR10 | CL5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR10 enjoys outer dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL5 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung CL5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the CL5.
![Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR10-vs-Samsung-CL5-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and CL5 is 93 and 95 respectively.
![Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR10-vs-Samsung-CL5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR10 and CL5.
All in all, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR10 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Casio EX-ZR10 will give extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR10 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
![Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR10-vs-Samsung-CL5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR10-vs-Samsung-CL5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Samsung CL5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Samsung CL5 |
Otherwise known as | - | PL10 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-09-20 | 2009-02-23 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine HS | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 12MP | 9MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-4.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 176g (0.39 lb) | 141g (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 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-110 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $190 | $391 |