Casio EX-S5 vs Sony H55

Below, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-S5 vs Sony H55, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and H55 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was released 17 months before the H55 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-S5 matches up vs the H55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S5 offers external dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-S5 against the H55.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and H55 is 97 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S5 and H55.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony H55 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.