Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony TX20
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
- Announced February 2010
(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
- Launched February 2012
Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony TX20 Overview
Here is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-Z35 versus Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and TX20 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe EX-Z35 was manufactured 24 months prior to the TX20 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z35 grades against the TX20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony TX20 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery & Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sony TX20
EX-Z35 | TX20 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Casio EX-Z35
TX20 | EX-Z35 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | February 2010 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony TX20
EX-Z35 | TX20 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z35 offers outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z35 versus Sony TX20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z35 compared to the TX20.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and TX20 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z35 and TX20.
Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony TX20 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z35 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-02-21 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 124g (0.27 lb) | 133g (0.29 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 life | - | 250 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-82 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | 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 | $99 | $330 |