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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W710

Portability
97
Imaging
31
Features
12
Overall
23
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W710 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W710 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Casio EX-S5 and Sony W710, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and W710 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-S5 was released 5 years prior to the W710 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-S5 grades vs the W710 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Sony W710

 EX-S5 W710 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Casio EX-S5

 W710 EX-S5 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 48 months
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Sony W710

 EX-S5 W710 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S5 features external dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-S5 and Sony W710 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-S5 vs the W710.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and W710 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S5 and W710.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W710 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography advice
Sony W710 Portrait photography advice
25
manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Street photography camera
Sony W710 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S5
Sports photography with Sony W710
15
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography factors
Sony W710 Travel photography factors
53
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
supports touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W710 as a Landscape photography camera
26
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
38
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging advice
Sony W710 Vlogging advice
22
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
34
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Sony W710
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2013-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100 gr (0.22 lb) 114 gr (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 240 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
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 1 1
Launch price $130 $90