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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony S2100

Portability
97
Imaging
31
Features
12
Overall
23
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony S2100 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 S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-S5 versus Sony S2100, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and S2100 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was unveiled 12 months before the S2100 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-S5 grades against the S2100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Sony S2100

 EX-S5 S2100 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Casio EX-S5

 S2100 EX-S5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Sony S2100

 EX-S5 S2100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S5 has got exterior dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-S5 versus Sony S2100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-S5 and the S2100.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and S2100 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S5 and S2100.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony S2100 to resolve extra detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S5
Portrait photography with Sony S2100
25
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography details
Sony S2100 Street photography details
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography features
Sony S2100 Sports photography features
15
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography advice
Sony S2100 Travel photography advice
53
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography info
Sony S2100 Landscape photography info
26
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
27
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging details
Sony S2100 Vlogging details
22
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Sony S2100
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-S5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100 gr (0.22 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 2 x AA
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, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $130 $0