Casio EX-S200 vs Sony NEX-5N

Here is a complete overview of the Casio EX-S200 and Sony NEX-5N, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is very close but the EX-S200 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The EX-S200 was revealed 14 months prior to the NEX-5N making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-S200 grades against the NEX-5N with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S200 & Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-S200 Gallery & Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S200 has exterior measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-S200 versus the NEX-5N.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S200 and NEX-5N is 96 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S200 and NEX-5N.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-S200 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony NEX-5N will provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-S200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.