Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX20
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
- Introduced February 2010
(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

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX20 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and TX20 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-S7 was released 24 months before the TX20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-S7 scores versus the TX20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX20 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-S7 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Sony TX20
EX-S7 | TX20 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Casio EX-S7
TX20 | EX-S7 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 24 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Sony TX20
EX-S7 | TX20 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S7 features exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-S7 compared to the TX20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and TX20 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S7 and TX20.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony TX20 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-S7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-02-21 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 121 grams (0.27 lb) | 133 grams (0.29 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 250 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-80 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $140 | $330 |