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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony TX55

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Launched September 2010
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony TX55 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Sony TX55, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was brought out 10 months before the TX55 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR10 matches up versus the TX55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Sony TX55

 EX-ZR10 TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 TX55 EX-ZR10 
AnnouncedJuly 2011September 2010More recent by 10 months
Screen dimension3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k461kSharper screen (+769k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony TX55

 EX-ZR10 TX55 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR10 features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Sony TX55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the TX55.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and TX55 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR10 and TX55.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony TX55 to render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older EX-ZR10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Portrait photography with Sony TX55
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
better than average battery power (250 shots)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography information
Sony TX55 Landscape photography information
41
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (250 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR10
Vlogging with Sony TX55
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony TX55
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-09-20 2011-07-24
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lb) 109 grams (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 life - 250 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $190 $350