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Casio EX-S200 vs Sony TX20

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2010
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released February 2012
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Casio EX-S200 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-S200 and Sony TX20, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S200 was launched 19 months prior to the TX20 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-S200 scores versus the TX20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Sony TX20

 EX-S200 TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Casio EX-S200

 TX20 EX-S200 
ReleasedFebruary 2012August 2010Fresher by 19 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Sony TX20

 EX-S200 TX20 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S200 offers exterior measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S200 and Sony TX20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-S200 and the TX20.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S200 and TX20 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S200 and TX20.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony TX20 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-S200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S200
Portrait photography with Sony TX20
35
focusing manually
decent MP (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S200
Street photography with Sony TX20
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Sports photography features
Sony TX20 Sports photography features
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery life (250 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX20 Travel photography highlights
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
72
better than average battery life (250 CIPA)
environment proof
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S200
Landscape photography with Sony TX20
42
focusing manually
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
52
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
better than average battery life (250 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Vlogging factors
Sony TX20 Vlogging factors
29
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Casio EX-S200 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Sony TX20
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-08-03 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132 grams (0.29 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 life - 250 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-120 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $330