Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX5
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX5 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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
- Released February 2010
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Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-S5 versus Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-S5 (9MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is relatively similar but the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") boast different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe EX-S5 was revealed 13 months before the TX5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-S5 scores versus the TX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Sony TX5
| EX-S5 | TX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Casio EX-S5
| TX5 | EX-S5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2010 | January 2009 | Newer by 13 months | |
| Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) | |
| Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Sony TX5
| EX-S5 | TX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S5 comes with outside 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 TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-S5 versus the TX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and TX5 is 97 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S5 and TX5.
To sum up, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S5 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony TX5 will offer extra detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2010-02-18 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 9MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| 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/3.5-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 115 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 2s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 2.90 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 100 grams (0.22 pounds) | 148 grams (0.33 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $130 | $239 |