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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-S5

Portability
64
Imaging
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Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Revealed March 2009
Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon SX1 IS versus Casio EX-S5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the EX-S5 (9MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was introduced 3 months after the EX-S5 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the SX1 IS grades versus the EX-S5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Casio EX-S5

 SX1 IS EX-S5 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Canon SX1 IS

 EX-S5 SX1 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-S5

 SX1 IS EX-S5 
LaunchedMarch 2009January 2009Same generation
Manually focus More accurate focus
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS has outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-S5 has dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX1 IS against the EX-S5.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-S5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and EX-S5 is 64 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-S5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and EX-S5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX1 IS to provide you with greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-S5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography factors
Casio EX-S5 Street photography factors
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screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (615 grams)
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no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-S5 Sports photography advice
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amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography information
Casio EX-S5 Travel photography information
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flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (615g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (9MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography advice
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you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-S5 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (615 grams)
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somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-S5
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISCasio Exilim EX-S5
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Casio Exilim EX-S5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-03-27 2009-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1/2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 615 grams (1.36 pounds) 100 grams (0.22 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery model - NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $600 $130