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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony HX1

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony HX1 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 HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Released April 2009
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony HX1 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Casio EX-S5 versus Sony HX1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-S5 (9MP) and the HX1 (9MP) is very close but the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The EX-S5 was brought out 3 months before the HX1 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-S5 scores versus the HX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Sony HX1

 EX-S5 HX1 

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Casio EX-S5

 HX1 EX-S5 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Sony HX1

 EX-S5 HX1 
ReleasedJanuary 2009April 2009Same age
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S5 has got external measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-S5 compared to the HX1.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and HX1 is 97 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S5 and HX1.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The EX-S5 includes the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field less difficult.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography details
Sony HX1 Portrait photography details
25
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography features
Sony HX1 Street photography features
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others (544g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography info
Sony HX1 Sports photography info
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography information
Sony HX1 Travel photography information
53
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
48
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (544g)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S5
Landscape photography with Sony HX1
27
has manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
39
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX1 as a Vlogging camera
22
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
22
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1440 x 1080 resolution)
lack of mic jack
heavier than others (544g)
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Sony HX1
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-S5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-08 2009-04-22
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 9.20 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1440x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100g (0.22 lb) 544g (1.20 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-80 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $130 $47,999