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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W350

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W350 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W350 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Casio EX-S5 versus Sony W350, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and W350 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-S5 was brought out 12 months before the W350 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-S5 scores versus the W350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Sony W350

 EX-S5 W350 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Casio EX-S5

 W350 EX-S5 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Sony W350

 EX-S5 W350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S5 enjoys external dimensions 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 W350 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-S5 versus Sony W350 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-S5 and the W350.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and W350 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S5 and W350.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony W350 to offer you greater detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older EX-S5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography features
Sony W350 Portrait photography features
25
manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography details
Sony W350 Street photography details
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography features
Sony W350 Sports photography features
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography highlights
Sony W350 Travel photography highlights
53
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography info
Sony W350 Landscape photography info
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
38
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging factors
Sony W350 Vlogging factors
22
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
29
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Sony W350
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
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
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
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 speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100 gr (0.22 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $130 $200