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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX5 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-S7 versus Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is pretty similar but the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") have different sensor sizing.

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The EX-S7 was announced at a similar time to the TX5 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-S7 scores against the TX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Sony TX5

 EX-S7 TX5 

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Casio EX-S7

 TX5 EX-S7 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Sony TX5

 EX-S7 TX5 
RevealedFebruary 2010February 2010Similar age
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S7 comes with outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-S7 compared to the TX5.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S7 and TX5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S7 and TX5.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S7 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Casio EX-S7 will offer you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography details
Sony TX5 Street photography details
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography details
Sony TX5 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
33
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography factors
Sony TX5 Travel photography factors
52
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
environment proof
comes with touch to focus
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (148g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX5 Landscape photography advice
28
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
43
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging information
Sony TX5 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
30
rather wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (148g)
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Sony TX5
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-S7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-21 2010-02-18
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 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 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 2.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 148 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $140 $239