Casio EX-S5 vs Sony T99
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony T99 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
- Launched January 2009
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony T99 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-S5 Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Sony T99
EX-S5 | T99 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Casio EX-S5
T99 | EX-S5 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 18 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Sony T99
EX-S5 | T99 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Casio EX-S5 vs Sony T99 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony T99 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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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 |