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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony W530

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony W530 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
  • Released January 2011
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
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony W530 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Casio EX-ZS5 and Sony W530, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was unveiled around the same time to the W530 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-ZS5 scores versus the W530 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Sony W530

 EX-ZS5 W530 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 W530 EX-ZS5 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Sony W530

 EX-ZS5 W530 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZS5 provides outside 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 W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZS5 against the W530.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS5 and W530 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS5 and W530.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography features
Sony W530 Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography features
Sony W530 Street photography features
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W530 as a Sports photography camera
32
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W530 as a Travel photography camera
71
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography advice
Sony W530 Landscape photography advice
38
fast max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
33
quite wide (26mm)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS5
Vlogging with Sony W530
27
fast max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (848 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
26
quite wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Sony W530
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 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 6.16 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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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 () 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 848x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $100 $269