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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX55

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX55 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 TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX55 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX55, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was released 17 months prior to the TX55 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-S7 scores against the TX55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Sony TX55

 EX-S7 TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Casio EX-S7

 TX55 EX-S7 
IntroducedJuly 2011February 2010Fresher by 17 months
Display dimensions3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Sony TX55

 EX-S7 TX55 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S7 comes with exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-S7 and the TX55.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S7 and TX55 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S7 and TX55.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony TX55 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older EX-S7 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX55 Portrait photography highlights
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S7
Street photography with Sony TX55
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography info
Sony TX55 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery life (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S7
Travel photography with Sony TX55
52
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
good battery life (250 shots)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S7
Landscape photography with Sony TX55
28
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery life (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging factors
Sony TX55 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Sony TX55
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-S7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-21 2011-07-24
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 109 gr (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 life - 250 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $140 $350