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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony TX9

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed June 2010
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-FH100 and Sony TX9, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-FH100 was unveiled at a similar time to the TX9 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FH100 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-FH100 matches up vs the TX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Sony TX9

 EX-FH100 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Casio EX-FH100

 TX9 EX-FH100 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Sony TX9

 EX-FH100 TX9 
IntroducedJune 2010July 2010Same generation
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH100 provides external dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-FH100 and Sony TX9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-FH100 against the TX9.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH100 and TX9 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH100 and TX9.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony TX9 to result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography features
Sony TX9 Portrait photography features
35
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography details
Sony TX9 Street photography details
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography factors
Sony TX9 Sports photography factors
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography information
Sony TX9 Travel photography information
56
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
59
comes with touch focus
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (149 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging info
Sony TX9 Vlogging info
28
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (149g)
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Sony TX9
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lbs) 149 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $299 $799