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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W320

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W320 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W320 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-S5 and Sony W320, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and W320 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was announced 12 months prior to the W320 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-S5 matches up vs the W320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Sony W320

 EX-S5 W320 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Casio EX-S5

 W320 EX-S5 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Sony W320

 EX-S5 W320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S5 provides physical measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-S5 and Sony W320 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-S5 vs the W320.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and W320 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S5 and W320.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W320 to render more detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S5
Portrait photography with Sony W320
25
manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography info
Sony W320 Street photography info
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W320 as a Sports photography camera
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography highlights
Sony W320 Travel photography highlights
53
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
66
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography features
Sony W320 Landscape photography features
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
33
really wide (26mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging info
Sony W320 Vlogging info
22
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
26
really wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Sony W320
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100 grams (0.22 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $130 $269