Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W530
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W530 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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W530 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-S5 and Sony W530, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and W530 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-S5 was announced 24 months earlier than the W530 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-S5 matches up against the W530 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W530 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Sony W530
EX-S5 | W530 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Casio EX-S5
W530 | 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 W530
EX-S5 | W530 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S5 offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Sony W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-S5 and Sony W530 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-S5 vs the W530.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and W530 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S5 and W530.
Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W530 to produce greater detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W530 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 | 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 115k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE 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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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) | 113 gr (0.25 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | 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 |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $130 | $269 |