Casio EX-S7 vs Sony NEX-5
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
- Announced February 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Renewed by Sony NEX-5N
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On this page, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-S7 versus Sony NEX-5, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe EX-S7 was released 3 months prior to the NEX-5 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-S7 matches up against the NEX-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S7 & Sony Alpha NEX-5. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S7 Gallery & Sony NEX-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Sony NEX-5
| EX-S7 | NEX-5 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Casio EX-S7
| NEX-5 | EX-S7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Sony NEX-5
| EX-S7 | NEX-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2010 |  | June 2010 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-S7 vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S7 features physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5 has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-S7 versus Sony NEX-5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-S7 and the NEX-5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S7 and NEX-5 is 96 and 89 respectively.
Casio EX-S7 vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S7 and NEX-5.
Clearly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-S7 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-5 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively.
Casio EX-S7 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Casio | Sony |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2010-02-21 | 2010-06-07 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 200 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 7.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.20 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 121 gr (0.27 lb) | 287 gr (0.63 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 69 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 796 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 pictures |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-80 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $140 | $599 |