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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL10
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Samsung CL5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR700 was unveiled 3 years after the CL5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR700 grades against the CL5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Samsung CL5

 EX-ZR700 CL5 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 48 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 CL5 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung CL5

 EX-ZR700 CL5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 provides external measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while 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-ZR700 versus Samsung CL5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR700 compared to the CL5.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and CL5 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and CL5.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR700 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-ZR700 will produce more detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR700 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography information
Samsung CL5 Portrait photography information
44
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
24
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography features
Samsung CL5 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography factors
Samsung CL5 Sports photography factors
51
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (470 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (9MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
great battery power (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
22
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging details
Samsung CL5 Vlogging details
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no mic port
25
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung CL5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Samsung CL5
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Samsung CL5
Otherwise known as - PL10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 9 megapixels
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 format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 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
Hot shoe
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), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 222 grams (0.49 lb) 141 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 470 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $370 $391