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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony WX80

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-S5 and Sony WX80, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was unveiled 5 years before the WX80 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-S5 matches up against the WX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Sony WX80

 EX-S5 WX80 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Casio EX-S5

 WX80 EX-S5 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 48 months
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Sony WX80

 EX-S5 WX80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S5 enjoys physical measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-S5 and the WX80.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and WX80 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S5 and WX80.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony WX80 to offer you extra detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Portrait photography camera
25
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S5
Street photography with Sony WX80
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Sports photography camera
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography advice
Sony WX80 Travel photography advice
53
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than average in class (124g)
offers touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX80 Landscape photography highlights
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX80 as a Vlogging camera
22
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (124g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Sony WX80
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2013-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.20 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100 gr (0.22 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 240 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media 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
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $130 $276