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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX9

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX9 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony TX9
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Sony TX9

 EX-S5 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Casio EX-S5

 TX9 EX-S5 
RevealedJuly 2010January 2009Newer by 18 months
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k115kSharper display (+807k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Sony TX9

 EX-S5 TX9 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Portrait photography camera
25
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography information
Sony TX9 Street photography information
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S5
Sports photography with Sony TX9
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S5
Travel photography with Sony TX9
53
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
has focus via touch
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (149g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography details
Sony TX9 Landscape photography details
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
41
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX9 Vlogging highlights
22
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (149g)
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Sony TX9
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
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