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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony A57

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Sony SLT-A57 front
Portability
64
Imaging
57
Features
85
Overall
68

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony A57 Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony A57
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 618g - 132 x 98 x 81mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony A55
  • Updated by Sony A58
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony A57 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-S5 vs Sony A57, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and A57 (16MP) and the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The EX-S5 was brought out 4 years before the A57 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-S5 grades against the A57 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Sony A57

 EX-S5 A57 

Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Casio EX-S5

 A57 EX-S5 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2009Newer by 44 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k115kSharper screen (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Sony A57

 EX-S5 A57 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S5 provides external measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Sony A57 has measurements of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

See the Casio EX-S5 vs Sony A57 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-S5 against the A57.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony A57 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and A57 is 97 and 64 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony A57 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S5 and A57.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S5 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A57 will render extra detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony A57 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony A57 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony A57 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A57 as a Portrait photography camera
25
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Street photography camera
Sony A57 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
75
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography advice
Sony A57 Sports photography advice
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
78
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography info
Sony A57 Travel photography info
53
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography advice
Sony A57 Landscape photography advice
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A57 as a Vlogging camera
22
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
77
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone socket
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony A57 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Sony A57
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Sony SLT-A57
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S5 Sony SLT-A57
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2009-01-08 2012-09-13
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 1600 16000
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range () -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 115k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
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 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100 gr (0.22 lbs) 618 gr (1.36 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 785
Other
Battery life - 550 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $130 $1,000