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Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z550

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z550 Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z550 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Casio EX-S5 versus Casio EX-Z550, both Ultracompact cameras and both are built by Casio. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and EX-Z550 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-S5 was introduced 12 months prior to the EX-Z550 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-S5 matches up against the EX-Z550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Casio EX-Z550

 EX-S5 EX-Z550 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Casio EX-S5

 EX-Z550 EX-S5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Casio EX-Z550

 EX-S5 EX-Z550 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z550 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S5 provides physical dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z550 has proportions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-S5 versus Casio EX-Z550 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-S5 and the EX-Z550.

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z550 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and EX-Z550 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z550 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S5 and EX-Z550.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-Z550 to provide you with more detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography advice
25
manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography features
Casio EX-Z550 Street photography features
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography advice
Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography advice
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S5
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
53
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography info
Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography info
27
manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S5
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z550
22
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
29
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Casio EX-Z550
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Casio Exilim EX-Z550
General Information
Make Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S5 Casio Exilim EX-Z550
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.6-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings - Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100g (0.22 lbs) 143g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $130 $149