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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony WX9

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony WX9 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was brought out about the same time to the WX9 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-ZS5 grades against the WX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Sony WX9

 EX-ZS5 WX9 

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 WX9 EX-ZS5 
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Sony WX9

 EX-ZS5 WX9 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS5 has outside measurements 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 WX9 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZS5 against the WX9.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS5 and WX9 is 99 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZS5 and WX9.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX9 to offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Portrait photography with Sony WX9
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography features
Sony WX9 Street photography features
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography details
Sony WX9 Sports photography details
32
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny 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 WX9 as a Travel photography camera
71
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
67
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Landscape photography camera
38
great maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
43
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging features
Sony WX9 Vlogging features
27
great maximum aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (848 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
33
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Sony WX9
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 848x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $100 $188