Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony W810

On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Sony W810, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and W810 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was manufactured 4 years before the W810 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-ZS5 matches up versus the W810 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS5 has outside dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony W810 has specifications of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Sony W810 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZS5 compared to the W810.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS5 and W810 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS5 and W810.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony W810 to produce extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZS5 will be behind in sensor tech.