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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W650

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(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
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W650 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W650, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and W650 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-S5 was unveiled 4 years prior to the W650 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-S5 grades vs the W650 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Sony W650

 EX-S5 W650 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Casio EX-S5

 W650 EX-S5 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 36 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Sony W650

 EX-S5 W650 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-S5 has 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 W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W650 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-S5 and the W650.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and W650 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S5 and W650.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony W650 to offer more detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older EX-S5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography advice
Sony W650 Portrait photography advice
25
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S5
Street photography with Sony W650
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography features
Sony W650 Sports photography features
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography factors
Sony W650 Travel photography factors
53
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (9MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others in class (124g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography details
Sony W650 Landscape photography details
27
has manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W650 as a Vlogging camera
22
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (124g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Sony W650
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-S5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2012-01-10
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100g (0.22 lb) 124g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 220 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $130 $140