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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony TX5

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2009
Sony TX5
(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
  • Announced February 2010
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony TX5 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is very similar but the EX-FS10 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") feature different sensor sizes.

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The EX-FS10 was brought out 13 months before the TX5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-FS10 scores against the TX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Sony TX5

 EX-FS10 TX5 

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Casio EX-FS10

 TX5 EX-FS10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2009More recent by 13 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Sony TX5

 EX-FS10 TX5 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-FS10 comes with external measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-FS10 against the TX5.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FS10 and TX5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FS10 and TX5.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-FS10 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony TX5 will offer greater detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Portrait photography camera
25
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography highlights
Sony TX5 Street photography highlights
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Sports photography camera
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (9MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
62
environment proof
features focus by touch
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (148 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FS10
Landscape photography with Sony TX5
26
focusing manually
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
43
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FS10
Vlogging with Sony TX5
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
30
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (148 grams)
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Sony TX5
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2010-02-18
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 148 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-80 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $200 $239