Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung CL5

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung CL5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR1000 was revealed 3 years later than the CL5 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up versus the CL5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Samsung CL5. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Samsung CL5 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 provides outside measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Samsung CL5 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung CL5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the CL5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and CL5 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and CL5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR1000 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Casio EX-ZR1000 will produce extra detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR1000 will have a benefit in sensor technology.