Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony TX5
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
- Launched June 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
- Introduced February 2010

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony TX5 Overview
Below is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony TX5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is very well matched but the EX-FH100 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") offer different sensor sizes.

The EX-FH100 was revealed 4 months later than the TX5 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FH100 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-FH100 grades vs the TX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony TX5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Sony TX5
EX-FH100 | TX5 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Casio EX-FH100
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Sony TX5
EX-FH100 | TX5 | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FH100 comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony TX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-FH100 and the TX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH100 and TX5 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH100 and TX5.
Plainly, each of the cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The EX-FH100 features the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-06-16 | 2010-02-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 7cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 2.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201 gr (0.44 lbs) | 148 gr (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-90 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $299 | $239 |