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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX9

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX9 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony TX9
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony TX9

 EX-Z550 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Casio EX-Z550

 TX9 EX-Z550 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony TX9

 EX-Z550 TX9 
ReleasedJanuary 2010July 2010Same generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX9 Portrait photography advice
34
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography information
Sony TX9 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography information
Sony TX9 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
Travel photography with Sony TX9
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
60
comes with touch to focus
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (149g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
41
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging factors
Sony TX9 Vlogging factors
29
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no mic socket
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Sony TX9
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
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