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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX5

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Announced November 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
  • Introduced February 2010
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX5 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-G1 versus Sony TX5, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is very close but the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") use different sensor measurements.

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The EX-G1 was released 3 months before the TX5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-G1 grades against the TX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sony TX5

 EX-G1 TX5 

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Casio EX-G1

 TX5 EX-G1 
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sony TX5

 EX-G1 TX5 
IntroducedNovember 2009February 2010Same generation
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-G1 enjoys outside dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-G1 versus Sony TX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-G1 compared to the TX5.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and TX5 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-G1 and TX5.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-G1 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Casio EX-G1 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-G1
Street photography with Sony TX5
53
weather proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average in class (154 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography features
Sony TX5 Sports photography features
23
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
33
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX5 Travel photography highlights
54
weather proofing
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (154 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
62
weather proof
boasts focus by touch
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (148g)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography details
Sony TX5 Landscape photography details
31
focusing manually
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
43
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX5 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than average in class (154g)
30
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than others in class (148 grams)
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Sony TX5
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-11-18 2010-02-18
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.40 m 2.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154 grams (0.34 lbs) 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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-800 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $61 $239