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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony WX1

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony WX1 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Casio EX-S5 and Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-S5 (9MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is pretty close but the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") possess different sensor sizing.

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The EX-S5 was launched 7 months prior to the WX1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-S5 matches up against the WX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Sony WX1

 EX-S5 WX1 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Casio EX-S5

 WX1 EX-S5 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2009Newer by 7 months
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Sony WX1

 EX-S5 WX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-S5 comes with outside measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-S5 and Sony WX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-S5 compared to the WX1.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and WX1 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S5 and WX1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX1 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX1 Portrait photography factors
25
has manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S5
Street photography with Sony WX1
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography info
Sony WX1 Sports photography info
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography information
Sony WX1 Travel photography information
53
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
56
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (149g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX1 Landscape photography advice
27
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging advice
Sony WX1 Vlogging advice
22
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
28
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
heavier than competitors in class (149g)
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Sony WX1
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-S5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
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 - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100 gr (0.22 pounds) 149 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 model NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $130 $149