Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W560
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W560 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
- Revealed February 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W560 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-S7 versus Sony W560, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-S7 was unveiled 10 months earlier than the W560 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-S7 grades vs the W560 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W560 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-S7 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Sony W560
EX-S7 | W560 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Casio EX-S7
W560 | EX-S7 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 10 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Sony W560
EX-S7 | W560 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S7 has got external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-S7 versus Sony W560 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-S7 and the W560.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and W560 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S7 and W560.
To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W560 to give greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older EX-S7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W560 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-02-21 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121g (0.27 lbs) | 110g (0.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-80 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $140 | $139 |