Casio EX-S5 vs Sony HX5

Here is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-S5 vs Sony HX5, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-S5 (9MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is relatively close but the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-S5 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the HX5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-S5 scores versus the HX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-S5 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S5 provides outer measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-S5 compared to the HX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and HX5 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The photograph below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S5 and HX5.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-S5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX5 will result in more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older EX-S5 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.