Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Casio EX-S5

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Casio EX-S5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and EX-S5 (9MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 190 IS was revealed 7 years after the EX-S5 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ELPH 190 IS grades versus the EX-S5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS & Casio Exilim EX-S5. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 190 IS Gallery & Casio EX-S5 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 190 IS has outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Casio EX-S5 has specifications of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Casio EX-S5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 190 IS compared to the EX-S5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 190 IS and EX-S5 is 95 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 190 IS and EX-S5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon ELPH 190 IS to offer you greater detail because of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 190 IS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.