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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony A700

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
50
Features
58
Overall
53

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony A700 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
Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Introduced December 2007
  • Previous Model is Konica Minolta 7D
  • Replacement is Sony A77
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony A700 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-S5 and Sony A700, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and A700 (12MP) and the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-S5 was unveiled 13 months after the A700 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-S5 grades against the A700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Sony A700

 EX-S5 A700 
IntroducedJanuary 2009December 2007Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Casio EX-S5

 A700 EX-S5 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k115kClearer display (+805k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Sony A700

 EX-S5 A700 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S5 has got outside measurements 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 A700 has sizing of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-S5 compared to the A700.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony A700 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and A700 is 97 and 58 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S5 and A700.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S5 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A700 will give greater detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent EX-S5 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography features
Sony A700 Portrait photography features
25
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography advice
Sony A700 Street photography advice
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography highlights
Sony A700 Sports photography highlights
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
56
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A700 as a Travel photography camera
53
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
49
weather proofing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A700 as a Landscape photography camera
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
62
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (12MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging features
Sony A700 Vlogging features
22
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
9
no video recording
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Sony A700
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-S5 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Released 2009-01-08 2007-12-19
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4272 x 2848
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range () -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 115k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 12.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
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) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100 grams (0.22 pounds) 768 grams (1.69 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.9
DXO Low light score not tested 581
Other
Battery model NP-80 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Card slots Single Dual
Cost at release $130 $1,000