Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX9
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX9 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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Released July 2010
Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX9 Overview
In this article, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony TX9, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe EX-Z550 was introduced 6 months earlier than the TX9 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-Z550 matches up vs the TX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX9 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony TX9
EX-Z550 | TX9 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Casio EX-Z550
TX9 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony TX9
EX-Z550 | TX9 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | July 2010 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z550 comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony TX9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z550 against the TX9.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and TX9 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and TX9.
To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-Z550 to provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3.5 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 143 grams (0.32 lbs) | 149 grams (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $149 | $799 |