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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced May 2012
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
  • Additionally Known as PL10
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung CL5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR300 was unveiled 3 years later than the CL5 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-ZR300 matches up versus the CL5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Samsung CL5

 EX-ZR300 CL5 
RevealedMay 2012February 2009Fresher by 40 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 CL5 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung CL5

 EX-ZR300 CL5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL5 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the CL5.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and CL5 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and CL5.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR300 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Casio EX-ZR300 will deliver extra detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR300 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography details
Samsung CL5 Portrait photography details
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
24
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography features
Samsung CL5 Sports photography features
55
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography highlights
Samsung CL5 Travel photography highlights
71
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Landscape photography with Samsung CL5
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging info
Samsung CL5 Vlogging info
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
25
offers face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung CL5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Samsung CL5
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Samsung CL5
Also called as - PL10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-05-22 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.00 m
Flash settings 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 141 gr (0.31 lbs)
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 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
Battery life 500 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $329 $391