Casio EX-S5 vs Sony A500

The following is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-S5 vs Sony A500, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Casio and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and A500 (12MP) and the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-S5 was introduced 7 months before the A500 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-S5 matches up against the A500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-S5 comes with outside dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Sony A500 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-S5 and the A500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and A500 is 97 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S5 and A500.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S5 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A500 will provide you with more detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.