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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony TX20

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(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
Sony TX20
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sony TX20

 EX-Z35 TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Casio EX-Z35

 TX20 EX-Z35 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2010Fresher by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony TX20

 EX-Z35 TX20 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX20 Portrait photography factors
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z35
Street photography with Sony TX20
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography info
Sony TX20 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
50
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery power (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX20 Travel photography highlights
52
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
72
better than average battery power (250 shots)
environment proof
provides touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography information
Sony TX20 Landscape photography information
28
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
52
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proof
better than average battery power (250 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging info
Sony TX20 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
35
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Sony TX20
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
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