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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony WX9

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony WX9 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
  • Launched February 2010
Sony WX9
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Sony WX9

 EX-S7 WX9 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Casio EX-S7

 WX9 EX-S7 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 10 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Sony WX9

 EX-S7 WX9 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography information
Sony WX9 Portrait photography information
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
29
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S7
Street photography with Sony WX9
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX9 Sports photography highlights
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S7
Travel photography with Sony WX9
52
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX9 Landscape photography highlights
28
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX9 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
33
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Sony WX9
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
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