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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W530

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W530 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W530 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Casio EX-S7 and Sony W530, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was unveiled 10 months before the W530 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-S7 scores against the W530 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Sony W530

 EX-S7 W530 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Casio EX-S7

 W530 EX-S7 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Sony W530

 EX-S7 W530 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S7 enjoys external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has dimensions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-S7 vs the W530.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S7 and W530 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S7 and W530.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W530 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-S7 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography features
Sony W530 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography factors
Sony W530 Street photography factors
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography advice
Sony W530 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography features
Sony W530 Travel photography features
52
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W530 as a Landscape photography camera
28
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
33
relatively wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging features
Sony W530 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
26
relatively wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Sony W530
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-S7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-21 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 113 grams (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-80 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $140 $269