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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX5

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-113mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
  • Announced March 2009
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX5 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z29 and Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is pretty similar but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and TX5 (1/2.4") possess different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z29 was brought out 11 months before the TX5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-Z29 scores versus the TX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Sony TX5

 EX-Z29 TX5 

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Casio EX-Z29

 TX5 EX-Z29 
LaunchedFebruary 2010March 2009Newer by 11 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Sony TX5

 EX-Z29 TX5 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z29 has exterior dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z29 versus the TX5.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and TX5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and TX5.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z29 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher. The more aged EX-Z29 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography information
Sony TX5 Portrait photography information
26
has manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography factors
Sony TX5 Street photography factors
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography advice
Sony TX5 Sports photography advice
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
33
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography info
Sony TX5 Travel photography info
57
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
62
environment sealing
has focus via touch
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (148g)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Landscape photography camera
31
has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging factors
Sony TX5 Vlogging factors
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
30
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (148g)
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Sony TX5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-03-03 2010-02-18
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-113mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 2.90 m
Flash options Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
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 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 148 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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-60 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
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