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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX10

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(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
Sony TX10
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Sony TX10

 EX-S5 TX10 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Casio EX-S5

 TX10 EX-S5 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2009More recent by 31 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k115kSharper screen (+806k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Sony TX10

 EX-S5 TX10 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Portrait photography camera
25
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S5
Street photography with Sony TX10
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography advice
Sony TX10 Sports photography advice
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography advice
Sony TX10 Travel photography advice
53
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
71
environment proofing
supports touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography features
Sony TX10 Landscape photography features
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
46
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging features
Sony TX10 Vlogging features
22
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Sony TX10
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
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