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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(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
Sony TX1
(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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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony TX1

 EX-Z550 TX1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Casio EX-Z550

 TX1 EX-Z550 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony TX1

 EX-Z550 TX1 
ReleasedJanuary 2010August 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z550
Portrait photography with Sony TX1
35
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z550
Street photography with Sony TX1
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z550
Sports photography with Sony TX1
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography factors
Sony TX1 Travel photography factors
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Landscape photography camera
42
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
31
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX1 Vlogging highlights
29
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
28
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Sony TX1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
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