Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-S5
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Casio Exilim EX-S5. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Casio EX-S5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Casio EX-S5
SX1 IS | EX-S5 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.8" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Canon SX1 IS
EX-S5 | SX1 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-S5
SX1 IS | EX-S5 | |||
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Launched | March 2009 | January 2009 | Same 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).
Compare the Canon SX1 IS versus Casio EX-S5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Casio Exilim EX-S5 | |
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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 |