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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W330

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W330 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W330 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-S5 versus Sony W330, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and W330 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was unveiled 12 months prior to the W330 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-S5 grades against the W330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Sony W330

 EX-S5 W330 
Manually focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Casio EX-S5

 W330 EX-S5 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Sony W330

 EX-S5 W330 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S5 enjoys physical dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Sony W330 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-S5 versus Sony W330 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S5 vs the W330.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and W330 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S5 and W330.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W330 to give greater detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography information
Sony W330 Portrait photography information
25
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Street photography camera
Sony W330 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography info
Sony W330 Sports photography info
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography information
Sony W330 Travel photography information
53
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (9MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography features
Sony W330 Landscape photography features
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging advice
Sony W330 Vlogging advice
22
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
26
really wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Sony W330
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
Physical type 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
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100 gr (0.22 lbs) 128 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" 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 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $130 $170