Canon ELPH 130 vs Casio EX-S5

Below is a complete analysis of the Canon ELPH 130 versus Casio EX-S5, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and EX-S5 (9MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 130 was announced 4 years later than the EX-S5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ELPH 130 scores against the EX-S5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 130 and Casio Exilim EX-S5. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 130 Gallery and Casio EX-S5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 130 provides physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Casio EX-S5 has proportions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 130 versus Casio EX-S5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 130 versus the EX-S5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 130 and EX-S5 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 130 and EX-S5.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon ELPH 130 to render more detail with its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 130 should have an advantage in sensor technology.