Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX9
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX9 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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Revealed July 2010
Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX9 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX9, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and TX9 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe EX-S5 was unveiled 18 months before the TX9 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-S5 grades vs the TX9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX9 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-S5 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Sony TX9
EX-S5 | TX9 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Casio EX-S5
TX9 | EX-S5 | |||
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Revealed | July 2010 | January 2009 | Newer by 18 months | |
Display dimension | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 115k | Sharper display (+807k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Sony TX9
EX-S5 | TX9 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S5 has physical dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-S5 compared to the TX9.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and TX9 is 97 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S5 and TX9.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony TX9 to provide extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 will be behind in sensor tech.
Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3.5" |
Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 100 gr (0.22 pounds) | 149 gr (0.33 pounds) |
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 All around 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $130 | $799 |