Casio EX-S200 vs Sony NEX-5
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Casio EX-S200 vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
- Released August 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Announced June 2010
- Replacement is Sony NEX-5N
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Following is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-S200 and Sony NEX-5, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is very comparable but the EX-S200 (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe EX-S200 was released 2 months after the NEX-5 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-S200 grades against the NEX-5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S200 and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S200 Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Sony NEX-5
| EX-S200 | NEX-5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Casio EX-S200
| NEX-5 | EX-S200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
| Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
| Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Sony NEX-5
| EX-S200 | NEX-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2010 | June 2010 | Same generation | |
| Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
| Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-S200 vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S200 has outside measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5 has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-S200 and Sony NEX-5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-S200 compared to the NEX-5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S200 and NEX-5 is 96 and 89 respectively.
Casio EX-S200 vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S200 and NEX-5.
All in all, the two cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The EX-S200 has got the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging.
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Casio EX-S200 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-S200 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-S200 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2010-08-03 | 2010-06-07 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 50 | 200 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | - |
| Total lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 12.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 132 grams (0.29 lbs) | 287 grams (0.63 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 69 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 796 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 pictures |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-120 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $0 | $599 |