Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony TX5
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
- Released February 2010
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Below is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-Z280 versus Sony TX5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is very close but the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") boast different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe EX-Z280 was announced 5 months before the TX5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-Z280 scores versus the TX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Sony TX5
| EX-Z280 | TX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Casio EX-Z280
| TX5 | EX-Z280 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony TX5
| EX-Z280 | TX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2009 |  | February 2010 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 enjoys exterior measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 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).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z280 and the TX5.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and TX5 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and TX5.
As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z280 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Casio EX-Z280 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Sony |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2009-08-31 | 2010-02-18 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 2.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 133g (0.29 pounds) | 148g (0.33 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | NP-80 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $180 | $239 |