Casio EX-S5 vs Sony WX80
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony WX80 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Sony WX80
EX-S5 | WX80 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Casio EX-S5
WX80 | EX-S5 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 48 months |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Sony WX80
EX-S5 | WX80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Casio EX-S5 and Sony WX80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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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 |