Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX1
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![Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z550/Casio-EX-Z550-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX1/Sony-TX1-front.jpg)
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Released August 2009
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX1 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") come with different sensor dimensions.
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The EX-Z550 was introduced 6 months after the TX1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-Z550 grades vs the TX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony TX1
EX-Z550 | TX1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Casio EX-Z550
TX1 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony TX1
EX-Z550 | TX1 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z550 comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX1 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)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z550 vs the TX1.
![Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX1 size comparison Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z550-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX1-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and TX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.
![Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z550-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and TX1.
As you have seen, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z550 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-Z550 will offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively.
![Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z550-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z550-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX1-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-Z550 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2009-08-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | - | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1250 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 143 grams (0.32 lbs) | 142 grams (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $149 | $350 |