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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony T99

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony T99 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony T99 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-S5 vs Sony T99, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and T99 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was revealed 18 months before the T99 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-S5 matches up versus the T99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Sony T99

 EX-S5 T99 
Manually focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Casio EX-S5

 T99 EX-S5 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2009Newer by 18 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Sony T99

 EX-S5 T99 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S5 comes with physical dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-S5 compared to the T99.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and T99 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S5 and T99.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony T99 to result in more detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography information
Sony T99 Portrait photography information
25
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S5
Street photography with Sony T99
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T99 as a Sports photography camera
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S5
Travel photography with Sony T99
53
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
65
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography factors
Sony T99 Landscape photography factors
27
manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging info
Sony T99 Vlogging info
22
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
31
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Sony T99
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2010-07-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100 grams (0.22 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-80 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $130 $179