Casio EX-S5 vs Sony A7S

On this page, we are contrasting the Casio EX-S5 versus Sony A7S, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and A7S (12MP) and the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-S5 was unveiled 6 years before the A7S which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-S5 scores against the A7S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and Sony Alpha A7S. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and Sony A7S Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S5 has external dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Sony A7S has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

See the Casio EX-S5 versus Sony A7S in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-S5 and the A7S.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and A7S is 97 and 77 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S5 and A7S.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S5 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony A7S will render more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.