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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony W350

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony W350 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 W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony W350 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-ZS5 and Sony W350, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZS5 was launched 13 months after the W350 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-ZS5 matches up against the W350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Sony W350

 EX-ZS5 W350 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 W350 EX-ZS5 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Sony W350

 EX-ZS5 W350 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZS5 offers outer measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZS5 and Sony W350 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZS5 and the W350.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS5 and W350 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS5 and W350.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of files though you have to take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern EX-ZS5 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W350 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography features
Sony W350 Street photography features
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W350 as a Sports photography camera
32
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W350 as a Travel photography camera
71
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
66
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography features
Sony W350 Landscape photography features
38
good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
38
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging factors
Sony W350 Vlogging factors
27
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (848 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
29
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Sony W350
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $100 $200