Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX5
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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 Display
- 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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Its time to look a little more closely at the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") provide different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe EX-Z550 was announced about the same time to the TX5 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z550 matches up versus the TX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony TX5
| EX-Z550 | TX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Casio EX-Z550
| TX5 | EX-Z550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony TX5
| EX-Z550 | TX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | February 2010 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony TX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the TX5.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and TX5 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and TX5.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z550 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Casio EX-Z550 will offer you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Sony |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2010-01-06 | 2010-02-18 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 2.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 143 grams (0.32 lbs) | 148 grams (0.33 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" 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-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $149 | $239 |