Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony TX5
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![Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z35/Casio-EX-Z35-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX5.jpg)
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony TX5 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
- Launched February 2010
(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
- Introduced February 2010
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony TX5 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z35 versus Sony TX5, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is pretty close but the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") use different sensor measurements.
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The EX-Z35 was unveiled within a month of the TX5 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-Z35 scores against the TX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony TX5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sony TX5
EX-Z35 | TX5 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Casio EX-Z35
TX5 | EX-Z35 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony TX5
EX-Z35 | TX5 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z35 enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Casio EX-Z35 versus Sony TX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z35 and the TX5.
![Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony TX5 size comparison Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony TX5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z35-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX5-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and TX5 is 96 and 96 respectively.
![Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z35-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z35 and TX5.
To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z35 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Casio EX-Z35 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively.
![Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z35-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z35-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-02-21 | 2010-02-18 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | 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 | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 2.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 124 grams (0.27 pounds) | 148 grams (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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-82 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | 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 | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $99 | $239 |