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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
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
  • Alternative Name is PL10
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung CL5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR100 was unveiled 2 years after the CL5 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR100 grades versus the CL5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Samsung CL5

 EX-ZR100 CL5 
RevealedJuly 2011February 2009More modern by 30 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 CL5 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung CL5

 EX-ZR100 CL5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 has outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung CL5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the CL5.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and CL5 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and CL5.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR100 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Casio EX-ZR100 will give extra detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR100 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography information
Samsung CL5 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
24
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography details
Samsung CL5 Sports photography details
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excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography highlights
Samsung CL5 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (9 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Landscape photography camera
43
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging info
Samsung CL5 Vlogging info
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (204g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
25
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung CL5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Samsung CL5
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Samsung CL5
Alternative name - PL10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2011-07-19 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 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 size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video 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 204g (0.45 pounds) 141g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $391