Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W730
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W730 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W730 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Sony W730
EX-S5 | W730 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Casio EX-S5
W730 | EX-S5 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 48 months |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Sony W730
EX-S5 | W730 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W730 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
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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 |