Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W380
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W380 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W380 Overview
The following is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W380, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and W380 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-S5 was manufactured 12 months before the W380 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-S5 scores against the W380 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W380 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S5 Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Sony W380
EX-S5 | W380 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Casio EX-S5
W380 | EX-S5 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 12 months |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Sony W380
EX-S5 | W380 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S5 comes with 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) while the Sony W380 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W380 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-S5 against the W380.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and W380 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S5 and W380.
As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony W380 to provide greater detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W380 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 115k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
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") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-80 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
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 |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $130 | $44 |