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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony TX10

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony TX10 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony TX10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and TX10 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was unveiled 23 months earlier than the TX10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-Z280 matches up versus the TX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Sony TX10

 EX-Z280 TX10 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Casio EX-Z280

 TX10 EX-Z280 
IntroducedAugust 2011August 2009Newer by 23 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k115kClearer display (+806k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony TX10

 EX-Z280 TX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 features outer measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony TX10 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the TX10.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and TX10 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and TX10.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony TX10 to give you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z280
Portrait photography with Sony TX10
27
manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography features
Sony TX10 Street photography features
55
lighter than average (133 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
Sports photography with Sony TX10
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX10 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than average (133 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
71
environment proof
comes with focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Landscape photography camera
32
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
46
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging details
Sony TX10 Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than average (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
34
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Sony TX10
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-08-31 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - 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 rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" 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) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $180 $309