Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-S5

Following is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-S5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Casio. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and EX-S5 (9MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and EX-S5 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The EX-100 was announced 5 years after the EX-S5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-100 grades versus the EX-S5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Casio Exilim EX-S5. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Casio EX-S5 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-100 offers outside measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-S5 has dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-100 against the EX-S5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and EX-S5 is 83 and 97 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-100 and EX-S5.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-100 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Casio EX-100 will show greater detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent EX-100 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.