Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX20
97 Imaging
32 Features
12 Overall
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96 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
- Announced 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
- Revealed February 2012
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Below is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-S5 and Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and TX20 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe EX-S5 was manufactured 4 years prior to the TX20 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-S5 scores vs the TX20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Sony TX20
| EX-S5 | TX20 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Casio EX-S5
| TX20 | EX-S5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 38 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 115k | Clearer screen (+807k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Sony TX20
| EX-S5 | TX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S5 has exterior measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-S5 and the TX20.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and TX20 is 97 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S5 and TX20.
All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony TX20 to render greater detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-S5 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX20 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | Sony |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | () | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.70 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 100 gr (0.22 lbs) | 133 gr (0.29 lbs) |
| 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 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 life | - | 250 photos |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-80 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| 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 |
| Launch price | $130 | $330 |