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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX5

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2010
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX5 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the EX-Z800 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z800 was announced 6 months later than the TX5 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-Z800 scores versus the TX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Sony TX5

 EX-Z800 TX5 

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Casio EX-Z800

 TX5 EX-Z800 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Sony TX5

 EX-Z800 TX5 
LaunchedAugust 2010February 2010Similar age
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z800 offers outside measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z800 compared to the TX5.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z800 and TX5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The visual below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z800 and TX5.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z800 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-Z800 will deliver more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z800
Portrait photography with Sony TX5
35
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Street photography features
Sony TX5 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
weather proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
heavier than others (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography advice
Sony TX5 Sports photography advice
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
weather proofing
provides focus by touch
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (148 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography features
Sony TX5 Landscape photography features
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z800
Vlogging with Sony TX5
29
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
30
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
heavier than others (148g)
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Sony TX5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-08-03 2010-02-18
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 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 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 50 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 124 gr (0.27 lb) 148 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-120 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, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $150 $239