Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX10
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
(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
- Launched August 2011

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX10 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX10, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and TX10 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-S5 was revealed 3 years before the TX10 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-S5 scores vs the TX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-S5 Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Sony TX10
EX-S5 | TX10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Casio EX-S5
TX10 | EX-S5 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 31 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+806k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Sony TX10
EX-S5 | TX10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S5 has outside measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
See the Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-S5 compared to the TX10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and TX10 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S5 and TX10.
As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony TX10 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older EX-S5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 | 9MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 115k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 100g (0.22 pounds) | 133g (0.29 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") | 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 ID | NP-80 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $130 | $309 |