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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony TX9

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony TX9 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
  • Introduced January 2009
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
  • Revealed July 2010
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-FS10 versus Sony TX9, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and TX9 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was manufactured 18 months earlier than the TX9 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-FS10 matches up against the TX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Sony TX9

 EX-FS10 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Casio EX-FS10

 TX9 EX-FS10 
RevealedJuly 2010January 2009More recent by 18 months
Screen size3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Sony TX9

 EX-FS10 TX9 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FS10 has got physical dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-FS10 versus Sony TX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-FS10 versus the TX9.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FS10 and TX9 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FS10 and TX9.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony TX9 to produce greater detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Portrait photography camera
25
manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FS10
Street photography with Sony TX9
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FS10
Sports photography with Sony TX9
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography factors
Sony TX9 Travel photography factors
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
60
comes with focus by touch
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (149 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography details
Sony TX9 Landscape photography details
26
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
41
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging information
Sony TX9 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
32
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (149g)
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Sony TX9
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2010-07-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 149 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical 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 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 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 shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $799