Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung WB1100F

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZS5 and Samsung WB1100F, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the WB1100F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-ZS5 scores versus the WB1100F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 & Samsung WB1100F. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery & Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZS5 enjoys exterior measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung WB1100F has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") and a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZS5 and Samsung WB1100F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZS5 against the WB1100F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS5 and WB1100F is 99 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS5 and WB1100F.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB1100F to render more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZS5 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.