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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony TX7

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2009
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" 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
  • Released January 2010
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony TX7 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Casio EX-FS10 and Sony TX7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is very similar but the EX-FS10 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor size.

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The EX-FS10 was launched 12 months prior to the TX7 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-FS10 scores versus the TX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Sony TX7

 EX-FS10 TX7 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Casio EX-FS10

 TX7 EX-FS10 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Display sizing3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Sony TX7

 EX-FS10 TX7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-FS10 features outside dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-FS10 and Sony TX7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-FS10 versus the TX7.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FS10 and TX7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FS10 and TX7.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-FS10 due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony TX7 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX7 Portrait photography advice
25
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography features
Sony TX7 Street photography features
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography advice
Sony TX7 Sports photography advice
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography details
Sony TX7 Travel photography details
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (9MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
59
includes focus by touch
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX7 Landscape photography advice
26
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
36
fairly wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FS10
Vlogging with Sony TX7
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
32
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
heavier than competition in class (149g)
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Sony TX7
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 149 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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-80 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 SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $200 $300