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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL10
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZS15 and Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the EX-ZS15 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") offer different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZS15 was released 2 years later than the CL5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZS15 scores versus the CL5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Samsung CL5

 EX-ZS15 CL5 
IntroducedJuly 2011February 2009Fresher by 30 months

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 CL5 EX-ZS15 
Screen dimensions2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Samsung CL5

 EX-ZS15 CL5 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS15 features outside measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung CL5 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZS15 and Samsung CL5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZS15 vs the CL5.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS15 and CL5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS15 and CL5.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZS15 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-ZS15 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZS15 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
24
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Street photography with Samsung CL5
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (154g)
maximum ISO low (0)
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.5")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Sports photography camera
32
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Travel photography information
Samsung CL5 Travel photography information
61
good MP (14MP)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (154g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Landscape photography camera
32
very good maximum aperture (f)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS15
Vlogging with Samsung CL5
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
heavier than competition (154 grams)
25
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Samsung CL5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Samsung CL5
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Samsung CL5
Alternate name - PL10
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-07-18 2009-02-23
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size - 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 16s
Highest shutter speed - 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154g (0.34 pounds) 141g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $248 $391