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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX9

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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-Z800 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-Z800 versus Sony TX9, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z800 was introduced around the same time to the TX9 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-Z800 scores against the TX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Sony TX9

 EX-Z800 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Casio EX-Z800

 TX9 EX-Z800 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Sony TX9

 EX-Z800 TX9 
ReleasedAugust 2010July 2010Same age
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z800 enjoys outer dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z800 versus Sony TX9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z800 and the TX9.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z800 and TX9 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z800 and TX9.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-Z800 to show greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z800
Portrait photography with Sony TX9
35
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography factors
Sony TX9 Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX9 Travel photography highlights
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
60
supports focus by touch
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (149 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography information
Sony TX9 Landscape photography information
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
41
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z800
Vlogging with Sony TX9
29
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
32
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (149 grams)
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Sony TX9
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-08-03 2010-07-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 124g (0.27 lb) 149g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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
Battery model 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
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $150 $799