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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W730

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W730 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W730 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Casio EX-S5 and Sony W730, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and W730 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was revealed 5 years prior to the W730 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-S5 matches up against the W730 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Sony W730

 EX-S5 W730 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Casio EX-S5

 W730 EX-S5 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 48 months
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Sony W730

 EX-S5 W730 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-S5 enjoys outer measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-S5 and Sony W730 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-S5 vs the W730.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and W730 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S5 and W730.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony W730 to offer greater detail because of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W730 as a Portrait photography camera
25
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Street photography camera
Sony W730 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition in class (122g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S5
Sports photography with Sony W730
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography features
Sony W730 Travel photography features
53
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (9MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competition in class (122g)
provides touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S5
Landscape photography with Sony W730
27
you can focus manually
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
38
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S5
Vlogging with Sony W730
22
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Sony W730
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-S5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2013-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel
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 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-224mm (9.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100g (0.22 lbs) 122g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 life - 240 images
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 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 1 1
Cost at release $130 $138