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Casio EX-S5 Review

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    Main Features

    • 9MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
    • ISO 64 - 1600
    • 2.70" Fixed Type Screen
    • fps continuous shooting
    • 100g. 102 x 35 x 22 mm
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    Casio EX-S5 Overview

    First introduced in January 2009 , Casio Exilim EX-S5 is a 9.0MP Ultracompact camera with a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and F3.1-5.6 lens.

    Casio EX-S5 Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Sensor and Photography Features
    4. Physical Specs
    5. LCD and Viewfinder
    6. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    7. Other Features
    8. Lens
    9. Photography Type Scores
    10. Alternatives
    11. Popular Comparisons
    12. Frequently Asked Questions
    13. Detailed Specifications

    Casio EX-S5 is a member of Casio's Ultracompact class cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this class and how their main specs have changed with each new model.

    Casio Ultracompact Series History
    Model Release Date Sensor Max FPS Dimensions Weight
    Casio EX-ZS15
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    2011 14.0MP - 1/2.3-inch fps 103 x 59 x 20mm 154g
    Casio EX-ZS10
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    2011 14.0MP - 1/2.3-inch fps 103 x 59 x 20mm g
    Casio EX-ZS5
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    2011 14.0MP - 1/2.3-inch fps 103 x 59 x 20mm g
    Casio TRYX
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    2011 12.0MP - 1/2.3-inch fps 122 x 58 x 15mm g
    Casio EX-Z16
    Compare
    2010 12.0MP - 1/2.3-inch fps 101 x 59 x 20mm g

    Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side by side:
    Casio EX-ZS15 vs EX-ZS10 vs EX-ZS5 vs TRYX vs EX-Z16


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    Casio EX-S5 PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Casio EX-S5 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    100g Light Body
    Flash Sync Port
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    CONs
    No Wireless Connection
    No Sensor shift Image Stabilization
    No Articulating Screen
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Full HD Video
    No Touch Screen
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No External Viewfinder Option
    No Face Detection Focusing
    Low Resolution Sensor: 9.0MP
    Max Sensitivity only ISO 1.600
    Small LCD Screen ( 2.70")
    Low Screen Resolution ( 114.96kdots )
    Low Max Shutter Speed: 1/2000s
    No Environmental Sealing

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    Casio EX-S5 Physical Specs
    Casio EX-S5 weighs 100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz) and has external dimensions of 102 x 35 x 22 mm (4.02 x 1.38 x 0.87″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, Casio EX-S5 is a remarkably light camera for its class. Even better, with a thickness of only 22mm, it is also quite small, 6mm thinner than the average of its class.
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    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Casio EX-S5, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Casio EX-S5 Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Casio EX-S5 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery



    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Casio EX-S5 with its main competitors:

    Casio EX-S5 Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs EX-S5 Thickness vs EX-S5
    Casio Exilim EX-S5 Camera Nikon S7000
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    165g 65g heavier 27mm 5mm thicker
    Casio Exilim EX-S5 Camera Olympus E-410
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    435g 335g heavier 53mm 31mm thicker
    Casio Exilim EX-S5 Camera Nikon D5600
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    465g 365g heavier 70mm 48mm thicker
    Casio Exilim EX-S5 Camera Sony WX220
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    121g 21g heavier 22mm equal thickness
    Casio Exilim EX-S5 Camera Olympus SH-3
    Compare
    271g 171g heavier 42mm 20mm thicker
    Casio Exilim EX-S5 Camera Casio EX-Z16
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    g 100g lighter 20mm 2mm thinner
    Casio Exilim EX-S5 Camera Nikon Z6 II
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    705g 605g heavier 70mm 48mm thicker
    Casio Exilim EX-S5 Camera Panasonic ZS70
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    322g 222g heavier 41mm 19mm thicker

    Weather Sealing

    Casio EX-S5 doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

    Casio EX-S5 Lens

    Casio EX-S5 features a F3.1-5.6 zoom lens. This camera offers exceptional wide angle capacity thanks to mm focal length on the wide end. On the other hand, with a reach of only mm, the lens acts more like a 'normal lens' rather than a telephoto.

    Wide Coverage

    Compact Cameras

    EX-S5
    Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
    Average
    Telezoom

    Compact Cameras

    EX-S5
    Longest - Canon SX520 HS
    Average

    With a max aperture of f3.10 at mm, we can not consider this lens fast on wide end and neither at tele end with its f5.60.

    Max Aperture at Wide

    Compact Cameras

    EX-S5
    Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
    Average
    Max Aperture at Tele

    Compact Cameras

    EX-S5
    Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
    Average

    Casio EX-S5's lens also has a Manual Focus Mode.

    Casio EX-S5 Sensor and Photography Features

    Casio EX-S5 has a 9.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor . You can shoot at maximum resolution of 3648 x 2736 pixels with aspect ratios of 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. EX-S5 has a native ISO range of 64 - 1600 but unfortunately, Casio EX-S5 doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a Compact camera with a RAW support, consider or in the same price range.

    Casio EX-S5 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. GoPro Hero9 Black with its 23.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Casio EX-S5 vs GoPro Hero9 Black or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Casio EX-S5's 1/2.3-inch sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Casio EX-S5 Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Casio EX-S5 Sensor Size with other standard sensors



    Casio EX-S5 LCD

    Casio EX-S5 has a Fixed Type 2.70-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 115k dots. At only 2.70", the screen is on the smaller side and 115kdot resolution is lower than most of the recent models in this class.



    Casio EX-S5 back view and LCD

    Unfortunately Casio Exilim EX-S5 doesn't have a Selfie friendly screen. If this feature is important for your shooting style, check here the list of Best Compact Cameras with Selfie Friendly LCD screen.


    EX-S5 doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Compact camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 (Lumix DMC-TZ100) (Compare) or Nikon Coolpix P7800 (Compare).
    Alternatively, check here the list of all Compact cameras with viewfinder..

    Casio EX-S5 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    Casio EX-S5 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port to connect your camera to other devices.

    Casio EX-S5 Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Casio Exilim EX-S5 Camera Nikon S7000
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    1920 x 1080 180shots Yes No Yes
    Casio Exilim EX-S5 Camera Olympus E-410
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    None shots No No No
    Casio Exilim EX-S5 Camera Nikon D5600
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    1920 x 1080 820shots Yes Yes Yes
    Casio Exilim EX-S5 Camera Sony WX220
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    1920 x 1080 210shots Yes No Yes
    Casio Exilim EX-S5 Camera Olympus SH-3
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    3840 x 2160 380shots Yes No No
    Casio Exilim EX-S5 Camera Casio EX-Z16
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    848 x 480 shots No No No
    Casio Exilim EX-S5 Camera Nikon Z6 II
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    3840 x 2160 410shots Yes Yes No
    Casio Exilim EX-S5 Camera Panasonic ZS70
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    3840 x 2160 380shots Yes No No

    Casio EX-S5 Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Casio EX-S5 can shoot continuously at max speed of and has max shutter speed of 1/2000 sec.

    Flash

    Unfortunately EX-S5 doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.

    Focusing

    Casio EX-S5 features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system.

    What type of Photography is Casio EX-S5 Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Casio EX-S5 in 5 different photography areas.

    Casio EX-S5 for Portrait Photography

    Casio EX-S5 has a score of 16 for Portrait Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Portrait Photography list and consider these alternatives over theEX-S5.
    Manual Focus Mode
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    Very Low Resolution Sensor: 9.0MP
    No Image Stabilization
    No RAW shooting capability
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling

    Read the details of how we scored Casio EX-S5 for Portrait Photography

    Casio EX-S5 for Street Photography

    Casio EX-S5 has a score of 35 for Street Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Street We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Street Photography list and consider these alternatives over theEX-S5.
    Manual Focus Mode
    Live-view
    mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Small Body
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No Image Stabilization
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Casio EX-S5 for Street Photography

    Casio EX-S5 for Sports Photography

    Casio EX-S5 has a score of 15 for Sports Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Sports We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Sports Photography list and consider these alternatives over theEX-S5.
    Manual Focus Mode
    Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
    Environmental Sealings
    Focus Points
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Image Stabilization
    mm Tele Lens
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Casio EX-S5 for Sports Photography

    Casio EX-S5 for Daily Photography

    Casio EX-S5 has a score of 35 for Daily Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Daily We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Daily Photography list and consider these alternatives over theEX-S5.
    Compact Body
    100g
    Body Thickness 22mm
    X Optical Zoom
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Casio EX-S5 for Daily Photography

    Casio EX-S5 for Landscape Photography

    Casio EX-S5 has a score of 17 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theEX-S5.
    Manual Focus Mode
    mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    Very Low Resolution Sensor: 9.0MP
    No Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Casio EX-S5 for Landscape Photography
    Casio EX-S5 Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Casio EX-S5 compares with other Compact cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Casio EX-S5 alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Casio EX-S5

    Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Casio EX-S5 amongst Camera Decision readers.

    Nikon S7000
    Nikon S7000
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    Olympus E-410
    Olympus E-410
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    Nikon D5600
    Nikon D5600
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    Sony WX220
    Sony WX220
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    Olympus SH-3
    Olympus SH-3
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    Casio EX-Z16
    Casio EX-Z16
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    Nikon Z6 II
    Nikon Z6 II
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    Panasonic ZS70
    Panasonic ZS70
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    Casio EX-S5 Alternatives in Cameras

    It would also be interesting to compare Casio EX-S5 with Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked cameras in Casio EX-S5's price range.

    Casio EX-S5 Conclusion and Scores

    Currently, Casio EX-S5 has an Overall Score of 27/100 which is based on our evaluation of 69 different technical parameters. Our scores are dynamically updated whenever a new camera is added to our database or when we change our ranking algorithm and the maximum score is always 100. Casio Exilim EX-S5 is ranked #547 out of 631 in Compact cameras (Top 20 Compact), and ranked #1166 out of 1244 in all Cameras (Top 20 Overall).

    #1166 out of 1244 in Top Ranking Cameras
    #547 out of 631 in Top Ranking Compact Cameras
    #115 out of 152 in Top Ranking Ultracompact Cameras
    #666 out of 740 in Top Ranking Small Sensor Sensor Cameras
    #5 out of 536 in Lightest Compact Cameras with Small Sensor sensor(100g)
    #831 out of 917 in Top Ranking Cameras with Fixed Type Screen

    Main Scores
    Imaging
    Features
    Value for Money
    Portability
    Overall Score
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    Frequently Asked Questions about Casio EX-S5
    Does the Casio EX-S5 have Image Stabilization?
    Does the Casio EX-S5 have RAW support?
    Does the Casio EX-S5 have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Casio EX-S5 have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of Casio EX-S5?
    What is the Sensor Size of Casio EX-S5?
    is the Casio EX-S5 a Full Frame (FF) camera?
    Does the Casio EX-S5 have Touch Screen?
    Does the Casio EX-S5 have built-in Wireless?
    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Casio EX-S5?
    What is the Weight of Casio EX-S5?
    What are the Dimensions of Casio EX-S5?
    Casio Exilim EX-S5 Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Casio
    Model Casio Exilim EX-S5
    Announced 2009-01-08
    Body Type Ultracompact
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount fixed lens
    Lens Focal Range ()
    Max Aperture F3.1-5.6
    Macro Focus Range n/a
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Size 2.70"
    Screen Resolution 115k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder None
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage n/a
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 1/2s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/2000s
    Continuous Shooting n/a
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation n/a
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range n/a
    Flash Modes n/a
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CCD
    Sensor Size 1/2.3-inch
    Sensor Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm
    Sensor Area 28.07mm2
    Sensor Resolution 9 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 3648 x 2736
    Max Native ISO 1,600
    Min Native ISO 64
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
    Max Video Resolution 640 x 480
    Video Formats Motion JPEG
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity Eye-Fi Connected
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 100g
    Physical Dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm
    Battery Model NP-80
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
    Storage Slots 1


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