Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W510
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W510 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W510 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Sony W510
EX-S5 | W510 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Casio EX-S5
W510 | EX-S5 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Sony W510
EX-S5 | W510 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W510 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | |
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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 |