Casio EX-S5 vs Sony WX500

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Casio EX-S5 vs Sony WX500, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and WX500 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was released 7 years prior to the WX500 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-S5 grades against the WX500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-S5 comes with physical 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) and the Sony WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-S5 vs Sony WX500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-S5 and the WX500.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and WX500 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S5 and WX500.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX500 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older EX-S5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.