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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX20

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(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
Sony TX20
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Sony TX20

 EX-S7 TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Casio EX-S7

 TX20 EX-S7 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2010Fresher by 24 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Sony TX20

 EX-S7 TX20 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography info
Sony TX20 Portrait photography info
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S7
Street photography with Sony TX20
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography factors
Sony TX20 Sports photography factors
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
50
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery pack (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
72
good battery pack (250 shots)
environment proofing
offers focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S7
Landscape photography with Sony TX20
28
you can focus manually
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
52
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
good battery pack (250 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging features
Sony TX20 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Sony TX20
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
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