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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX7

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Released January 2010
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX7 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-S5 versus Sony TX7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-S5 (9MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is relatively similar but the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The EX-S5 was introduced 12 months before the TX7 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-S5 matches up against the TX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Sony TX7

 EX-S5 TX7 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Casio EX-S5

 TX7 EX-S5 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution921k115kClearer screen (+806k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Sony TX7

 EX-S5 TX7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S5 features outer dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-S5 against the TX7.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and TX7 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S5 and TX7.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-S5 with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony TX7 will offer you extra detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX7 Portrait photography advice
25
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography information
Sony TX7 Street photography information
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography factors
Sony TX7 Sports photography factors
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography factors
Sony TX7 Travel photography factors
53
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (9 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
59
provides focus via touch
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (149g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX7 Landscape photography factors
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging information
Sony TX7 Vlogging information
22
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (149g)
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Sony TX7
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-S5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100 gr (0.22 lbs) 149 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 model 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
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $130 $300