Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX5
95 Imaging
35 Features
25 Overall
31
96 Imaging
33 Features
33 Overall
33
Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
- 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2009
(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
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX5 Overview
Below is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony TX5, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is pretty close but the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") feature different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe EX-Z400 was released 13 months before the TX5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z400 scores versus the TX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sony TX5
| EX-Z400 | TX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Casio EX-Z400
| TX5 | EX-Z400 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2010 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 13 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony TX5
| EX-Z400 | TX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z400 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony TX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z400 and the TX5.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and TX5 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and TX5.
As you can see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z400 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Casio EX-Z400 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesStreet Comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoSports Comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneTravel Comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesLandscape Comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsVlogging Comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Casio | Sony |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2010-02-18 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.6-7.0 | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 2.90 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 130g (0.29 lb) | 148g (0.33 lb) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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-40 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $0 | $239 |
