Casio EX-S5 vs Sony A65

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-S5 and Sony A65, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and A65 (24MP) and the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-S5 was announced 3 years earlier than the A65 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-S5 matches up versus the A65 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and Sony SLT-A65. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S5 features external dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Sony A65 has measurements of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

See the Casio EX-S5 and Sony A65 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-S5 against the A65.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and A65 is 97 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S5 and A65.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-S5 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A65 will offer you extra detail with its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 is going to be behind in sensor tech.