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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony S950

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony S950 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony S950 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-S5 vs Sony S950, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-S5 (9MP) and the S950 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-S5 was unveiled within a month of the S950 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-S5 grades vs the S950 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Sony S950

 EX-S5 S950 

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Casio EX-S5

 S950 EX-S5 
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Sony S950

 EX-S5 S950 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009February 2009Same generation
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S5 offers 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) while the Sony S950 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-S5 vs Sony S950 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-S5 against the S950.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and S950 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S5 and S950.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony S950 to provide greater detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S950 as a Portrait photography camera
25
focusing manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
focusing manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Street photography camera
Sony S950 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S950 as a Sports photography camera
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography factors
Sony S950 Travel photography factors
53
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (9MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S950 as a Landscape photography camera
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
31
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging information
Sony S950 Vlogging information
22
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
9
lack of video recording
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Sony S950
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-S5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100 grams (0.22 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
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, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $130 $130