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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W570

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W570 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W570 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-S5 and Sony W570, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and W570 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the W570 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-S5 scores against the W570 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Sony W570

 EX-S5 W570 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Casio EX-S5

 W570 EX-S5 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Sony W570

 EX-S5 W570 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S5 offers physical measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Sony W570 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-S5 compared to the W570.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and W570 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S5 and W570.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W570 to show more detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older EX-S5 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography features
Sony W570 Portrait photography features
25
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography details
Sony W570 Street photography details
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W570 as a Sports photography camera
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
36
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography details
Sony W570 Travel photography details
53
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography information
Sony W570 Landscape photography information
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W570 as a Vlogging camera
22
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
29
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Sony W570
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-S5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2011-01-06
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100 gr (0.22 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 type 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
Pricing at release $130 $159