Casio EX-100 vs Sony TX9
83 Imaging
37 Features
64 Overall
47


95 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
37
Casio EX-100 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/20000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
- Introduced February 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Revealed July 2010

Casio EX-100 vs Sony TX9 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-100 vs Sony TX9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is very similar but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and TX9 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

The EX-100 was introduced 3 years after the TX9 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-100 grades against the TX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-100 vs Sony TX9 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Sony TX9
EX-100 | TX9 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 44 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Casio EX-100
TX9 | EX-100 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Sony TX9
EX-100 | TX9 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3.5" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 922k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Casio EX-100 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-100 provides exterior dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Casio EX-100 vs Sony TX9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-100 against the TX9.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and TX9 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-100 and TX9.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The EX-100 features the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF easier. The newer EX-100 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-100 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2014-02-06 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3.5" |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/20000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 30.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.10 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 389 gr (0.86 lbs) | 149 gr (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
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 life | 390 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $572 | $799 |