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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony A77

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony A77 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony A77
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 50 - 16000 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • Previous Model is Sony A700
  • Replacement is Sony A77 II
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony A77 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Casio EX-S5 vs Sony A77, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and A77 (24MP) and the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The EX-S5 was announced 3 years before the A77 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-S5 scores against the A77 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Sony A77

 EX-S5 A77 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Casio EX-S5

 A77 EX-S5 
AnnouncedOctober 2011January 2009Newer by 34 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k115kCrisper screen (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Sony A77

 EX-S5 A77 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-S5 enjoys external dimensions 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 A77 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-S5 against the A77.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony A77 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and A77 is 97 and 59 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony A77 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S5 and A77.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S5 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A77 will produce greater detail with its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony A77 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony A77 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony A77 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A77 as a Portrait photography camera
25
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
77
you can focus manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Street photography camera
Sony A77 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
74
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography highlights
Sony A77 Sports photography highlights
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
74
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
low battery (470 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A77 as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
environment proofing
decent MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery (470 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography factors
Sony A77 Landscape photography factors
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
low battery (470 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A77 as a Vlogging camera
22
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
76
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic jack
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony A77 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Sony A77
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Sony SLT-A77
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-S5 Sony SLT-A77
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2009-01-08 2011-10-25
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 16000
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 19
Cross focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range () -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 12.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100 grams (0.22 lb) 732 grams (1.61 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 801
Other
Battery life - 470 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $130 $900