Casio EX-S5 vs Sony WX150

The following is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-S5 and Sony WX150, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was launched 4 years prior to the WX150 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-S5 grades versus the WX150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S5 offers outside dimensions 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 WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-S5 and Sony WX150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-S5 compared to the WX150.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and WX150 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S5 and WX150.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX150 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.