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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX9

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced July 2010
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony TX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was launched 18 months prior to the TX9 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-Z400 grades vs the TX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sony TX9

 EX-Z400 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Casio EX-Z400

 TX9 EX-Z400 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2009More recent by 18 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony TX9

 EX-Z400 TX9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z400 features outer measurements 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 TX9 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony TX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z400 versus the TX9.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and TX9 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z400 and TX9.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of files though you should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older EX-Z400 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z400
Portrait photography with Sony TX9
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography details
Sony TX9 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z400
Sports photography with Sony TX9
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography info
Sony TX9 Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
60
supports touch focus
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (149g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography info
Sony TX9 Landscape photography info
37
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
41
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z400
Vlogging with Sony TX9
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
32
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
more heavy than others (149 grams)
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Sony TX9
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2010-07-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 149g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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-40 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $799