Casio EX-S7 vs Sony WX9
96 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
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99 Imaging
38 Features
37 Overall
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony WX9 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
- Launched February 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Released January 2011

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony WX9 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Casio EX-S7 vs Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-S7 was manufactured 10 months prior to the WX9 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-S7 scores versus the WX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony WX9 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-S7 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Sony WX9
EX-S7 | WX9 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Casio EX-S7
WX9 | EX-S7 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 10 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Sony WX9
EX-S7 | WX9 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-S7 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-S7 has outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-S7 vs Sony WX9 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-S7 and the WX9.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S7 and WX9 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S7 and WX9.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX9 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-S7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-02-21 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
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 | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121g (0.27 lbs) | - |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $140 | $188 |