Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-S5
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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
- Revealed July 2014
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Canon SX400 IS versus Casio EX-S5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and EX-S5 (9MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX400 IS was announced 5 years after the EX-S5 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX400 IS grades vs the EX-S5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Casio Exilim EX-S5. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Casio EX-S5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Casio EX-S5
SX400 IS | EX-S5 | |||
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Revealed | July 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 68 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Canon SX400 IS
EX-S5 | SX400 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-S5
SX400 IS | EX-S5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX400 IS has physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-S5 has specifications of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX400 IS versus Casio EX-S5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the EX-S5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and EX-S5 is 81 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and EX-S5.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX400 IS to render extra detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX400 IS will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Casio Exilim EX-S5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Casio Exilim EX-S5 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2014-07-29 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | () |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 115 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 1/2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 313 gr (0.69 lbs) | 100 gr (0.22 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") | 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 life | 190 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11LH | NP-80 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $229 | $130 |