Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX5
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-S7 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Sony TX5
EX-S7 | TX5 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Casio EX-S7
TX5 | EX-S7 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Sony TX5
EX-S7 | TX5 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | February 2010 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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).
Check the Casio EX-S7 versus Sony TX5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
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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 |