Casio EX-S5 vs Sony QX30

The following is a extensive review of the Casio EX-S5 vs Sony QX30, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and QX30 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was brought out 6 years before the QX30 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-S5 matches up against the QX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S5 comes with physical measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Sony QX30 has proportions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-S5 and the QX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and QX30 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S5 and QX30.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony QX30 to provide more detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.