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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W510

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W510 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Casio EX-S5 versus Sony W510, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and W510 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was brought out 24 months prior to the W510 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-S5 scores against the W510 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Sony W510

 EX-S5 W510 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Casio EX-S5

 W510 EX-S5 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Sony W510

 EX-S5 W510 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-S5 enjoys outside measurements 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 W510 has specifications of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Casio EX-S5 versus Sony W510 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-S5 against the W510.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and W510 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S5 and W510.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W510 to result in greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W510 Portrait photography highlights
25
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography highlights
Sony W510 Street photography highlights
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography advice
Sony W510 Sports photography advice
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography information
Sony W510 Travel photography information
53
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (9MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S5
Landscape photography with Sony W510
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
32
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W510 as a Vlogging camera
22
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
29
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Sony W510
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-S5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 2.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100 gr (0.22 lbs) 119 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $130 $99