Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony TX9
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Launched July 2010
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Below is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony TX9, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe EX-Z280 was introduced 10 months earlier than the TX9 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-Z280 matches up versus the TX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Sony TX9
| EX-Z280 | TX9 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Casio EX-Z280
| TX9 | EX-Z280 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2010 |  | August 2009 | More recent by 10 months |
| Screen sizing | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 115k | Crisper screen (+807k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony TX9
| EX-Z280 | TX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the TX9.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and TX9 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and TX9.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older EX-Z280 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | Sony |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2009-08-31 | 2010-07-08 |
| Body design | 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 | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Display resolution | 115 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic 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 | 133 gr (0.29 lb) | 149 gr (0.33 lb) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $180 | $799 |