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Casio EX-S200 vs Sony NEX-5

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5 front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
58
Overall
55

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(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
Sony NEX-5
(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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Casio EX-S200 vs Sony NEX-5 Overview

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.

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The 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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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 typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Sony NEX-5

 EX-S200 NEX-5 
AnnouncedAugust 2010June 2010Same 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony NEX-5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony NEX-5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-5 as a Portrait photography camera
34
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-5 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
76
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-5 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
51
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Travel photography info
Sony NEX-5 Travel photography info
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
59
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-5 Landscape photography factors
42
has manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
67
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Vlogging info
Sony NEX-5 Vlogging info
29
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
28
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no microphone jack
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Casio EX-S200 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Sony NEX-5
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Sony 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