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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W830

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W830 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W830 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W830, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and W830 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was revealed 6 years earlier than the W830 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-S5 scores versus the W830 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Sony W830

 EX-S5 W830 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Casio EX-S5

 W830 EX-S5 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2009Fresher by 60 months
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Sony W830

 EX-S5 W830 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S5 comes with external dimensions 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 W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-S5 vs the W830.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and W830 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S5 and W830.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony W830 to show extra detail because of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older EX-S5 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography details
Sony W830 Portrait photography details
25
focusing manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
38
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Street photography camera
Sony W830 as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography info
Sony W830 Sports photography info
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W830 as a Travel photography camera
53
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography information
Sony W830 Landscape photography information
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W830 as a Vlogging camera
22
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
32
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Sony W830
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100g (0.22 lbs) 122g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 ID NP-80 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $130 $128