Casio EX-S5 vs Sony RX1R II
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 50 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
- Revealed October 2015
- Old Model is Sony RX1R

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony RX1R II Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-S5 vs Sony RX1R II, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

The EX-S5 was unveiled 7 years before the RX1R II which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-S5 grades against the RX1R II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony RX1R II Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Sony RX1R II
EX-S5 | RX1R II |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Casio EX-S5
RX1R II | EX-S5 | |||
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Revealed | October 2015 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 82 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+1114k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Sony RX1R II
EX-S5 | RX1R II | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-S5 vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S5 comes with outer dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R II has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-S5 vs Sony RX1R II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-S5 versus the RX1R II.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and RX1R II is 97 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S5 and RX1R II.
Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-S5 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX1R II will deliver more detail having an extra 33 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony RX1R II Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II |
Type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2015-10-13 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9MP | 42MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 7952 x 5304 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 50 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 35mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.0 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 14cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 115 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/4000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 100g (0.22 lb) | 507g (1.12 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") | 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 97 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3204 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-80 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2,5, 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $130 | $3,300 |