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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony S930

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(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
  • Released January 2009
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Released January 2009
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony S930 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Casio EX-S5 vs Sony S930, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-S5 (9MP) and the S930 (10MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-S5 was brought out very close to the S930 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-S5 matches up vs the S930 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Sony S930

 EX-S5 S930 
Display size2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution115k112kCrisper display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Casio EX-S5

 S930 EX-S5 

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Sony S930

 EX-S5 S930 
ReleasedJanuary 2009January 2009Same age
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S5 provides outer dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-S5 vs Sony S930 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-S5 compared to the S930.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and S930 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S5 and S930.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony S930 to result in extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S5
Portrait photography with Sony S930
25
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography features
Sony S930 Street photography features
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S5
Sports photography with Sony S930
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography info
Sony S930 Travel photography info
53
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
27
manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
31
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
no manual control
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S5
Vlogging with Sony S930
22
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (320 x 240 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Sony S930
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-S5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 9 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of display 115k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 1/8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video file 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) none
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") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $130 $219