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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX5

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released August 2009
Sony TX5
(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
  • Launched February 2010
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX5 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony TX5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is very well matched but the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") have different sensor size.

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The EX-Z90 was introduced 6 months before the TX5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-Z90 matches up against the TX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony TX5

 EX-Z90 TX5 

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Casio EX-Z90

 TX5 EX-Z90 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony TX5

 EX-Z90 TX5 
LaunchedAugust 2009February 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 comes with exterior dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony TX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z90 compared to the TX5.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and TX5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and TX5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z90 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Casio EX-Z90 will give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX5 Portrait photography advice
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others (121 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
environment proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
Sports photography with Sony TX5
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than others (121 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
environment proof
includes focus by touch
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (148 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Landscape photography camera
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging features
Sony TX5 Vlogging features
25
lighter than others (121 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
30
pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than average (148 grams)
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Sony TX5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-08-18 2010-02-18
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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-60 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $150 $239