Casio EX-S5 vs Sony A350

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Casio EX-S5 versus Sony A350, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and A350 (14MP) and the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The EX-S5 was revealed 8 months later than the A350 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-S5 grades versus the A350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S5 provides exterior dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Sony A350 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-S5 versus Sony A350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-S5 compared to the A350.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and A350 is 97 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S5 and A350.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-S5 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A350 will show extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern EX-S5 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.