Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 vs Casio Exilim EX-S5

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A330

      Casio Exilim EX-S5
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 and the Casio Exilim EX-S5, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 was introduced in May 2009 and Casio Exilim EX-S5 was introduced in January 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Highlights

      • 10.2 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.7" 230k dot Tilting Screen
      • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
      • 2.5 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Casio Exilim EX-S5 Highlights

      • 9 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 115k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
      4. Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-S5
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 and Casio Exilim EX-S5.

      PROS

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A330

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz)

      CONS

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A330

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.2 Megapixel
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 9 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A330

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.7"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 64
      •   Weight - 529 g (1.17 lb / 18.66 oz)
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Sony Alpha DSLR-A330

      Sony DSLR-A330
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 over Casio Exilim EX-S5.

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 vs Casio Exilim EX-S5
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 10.2 Megapixel vs 9 Megapixel
      RAW Support vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization Sensor Shift vs
      Screen Type Tilting vs Fixed
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 115k dot
      Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 1/2 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      HDMI Output vs

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      Sony DSLR-A390
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A350
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A290
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A300
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A230
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A560
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A200
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A700
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      APS-C

      10.24 MP

      Sony DSLR-A380
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A850
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      Full Frame

      24.6 MP

      Sony DSLR-A550
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A580
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-S5

      Casio EX-S5
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Casio Exilim EX-S5 over Sony Alpha DSLR-A330.

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 vs Casio Exilim EX-S5
      Video Capture vs
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 64
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 3872 x 2592 vs 3648 x 2736
      Built-in Microphone vs Mono
      Lighter 529 g (1.17 lb / 18.66 oz) vs 100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz)

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      Nikon D700
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Nikon D7000
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Sony a7R V
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      Full Frame

      61.0 MP

      Sigma SD9
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      APS-C

      3 MP

      Nikon D500
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Fujifilm X-Pro1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Olympus PEN E-PM2
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      Fujifilm X-A3
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-T30 II
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Sony ZV-E10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Leica X Vario
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Nikon P340
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Casio Exilim EX-S5
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Casio Exilim EX-S5
        Low Resolution Sensor10.2 Megapixel9 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot115k dot
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 has a 2.7" Tilting screen with 230k dot resolution and Casio Exilim EX-S5 has a 2.70" Fixed screen with 115k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

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      Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 with Tilting screen


      Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder on Sony Alpha DSLR-A330

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder. It has a 95% coverage and 0.74x (0.49x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Casio Exilim EX-S5.

      Sensor

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 features a 10.2 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 369 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200. Casio Exilim EX-S5 features a 9 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 is equipped with BIONZ processor and can take pictures up to 3872 x 2592 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3872 x 2176, 2896 x 1936, 2896 x 1632, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1088 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Casio Exilim EX-S5 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2048, 3072 x 2304, 2304 x 1728, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      In-Body Image Stabilization on Sony Alpha DSLR-A330

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 has a built-in Sensor Shift in-body image stabilization (IBIS). This means that you are still getting vibration reduction when camera is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 comes with NP-FH50 battery pack with battery life of 230 shots and Casio Exilim EX-S5 comes with NP-80 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 has a single SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo card slot. Casio Exilim EX-S5 has a single SDHC Memory Card/SD Memory Card/Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Sony Alpha DSLR-A330, and up to 1/2000 sec on Casio Exilim EX-S5. Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 can shoot continuously up to 2.5 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 10.00 m on Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 also accepts external flash. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/160 sec on Sony Alpha DSLR-A330.

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 body has dimensions of 128 x 97 x 71 mm (5.04 x 3.82 x 2.8") and Casio Exilim EX-S5 body has dimensions of 102 x 35 x 22 mm (4.02 x 1.38 x 0.87"). Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 weighs 529 g (1.17 lb / 18.66 oz) and Casio Exilim EX-S5 weighs 100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz).

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A330

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      128 mm

      97 mm

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      102 mm

      35 mm

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      35 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 and Casio Exilim EX-S5

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 and Casio Exilim EX-S5 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A330

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A330

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      BAD
      39
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A330

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      50
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A330

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      GOOD
      82
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.7"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A330

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      GOOD
      83
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 529 g (1.17 lb / 18.66 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A330

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      GOOD
      82
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 529 g (1.17 lb / 18.66 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 and Casio Exilim EX-S5 and give them scores of 62 and 42 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sony Alpha DSLR-A330

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      OVERALL
      62
      OVERALL
      42

      Sensor

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A330

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      GOOD
      70
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 64
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 9 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A330

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      BAD
      26
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A330

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      BAD
      0
      •   Image Stabilization
      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A330

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      GOOD
      81
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A330

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      GOOD
      70
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.7"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      POOR
      49
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A330

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      46
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A330

      Casio Exilim EX-S5

      BAD
      38
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 529 g (1.17 lb / 18.66 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz)


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