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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony W320

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony W320 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Casio EX-ZS5 and Sony W320, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the W320 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was unveiled 13 months later than the W320 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-ZS5 matches up vs the W320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Sony W320

 EX-ZS5 W320 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 W320 EX-ZS5 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Sony W320

 EX-ZS5 W320 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZS5 has got outer dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZS5 vs the W320.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS5 and W320 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS5 and W320.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern EX-ZS5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography factors
Sony W320 Portrait photography factors
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography highlights
Sony W320 Street photography highlights
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Sports photography with Sony W320
32
good MP (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
MP count good (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W320 as a Travel photography camera
71
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
66
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography features
Sony W320 Landscape photography features
38
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
33
relatively wide (26mm)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS5
Vlogging with Sony W320
27
good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (848 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
26
relatively wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Sony W320
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 848x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $100 $269