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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony WX30

Portability
97
Imaging
31
Features
12
Overall
23
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-S5 vs Sony WX30, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was manufactured 3 years before the WX30 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-S5 scores vs the WX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Sony WX30

 EX-S5 WX30 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Casio EX-S5

 WX30 EX-S5 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 30 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k115kSharper display (+807k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Sony WX30

 EX-S5 WX30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S5 comes with exterior measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-S5 against the WX30.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and WX30 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S5 and WX30.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX30 to result in more detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S5
Portrait photography with Sony WX30
25
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography info
Sony WX30 Street photography info
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Sports photography camera
15
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than others (117 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography details
Sony WX30 Landscape photography details
26
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging information
Sony WX30 Vlogging information
22
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (117g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Sony WX30
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-S5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2011-07-25
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100 gr (0.22 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 250 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type 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
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $130 $259