Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony TX7
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(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
- Announced September 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" 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 January 2010

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony TX7 Overview
Here is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Sony TX7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

The EX-ZR10 was released 9 months later than the TX7 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR10 matches up versus the TX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Sony TX7
EX-ZR10 | TX7 | |||
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Released | September 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 9 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Casio EX-ZR10
TX7 | EX-ZR10 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony TX7
EX-ZR10 | TX7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR10 enjoys physical measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Sony TX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the TX7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and TX7 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR10 and TX7.
Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR10 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Casio EX-ZR10 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-09-20 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine HS | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3.5" |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 176g (0.39 lb) | 149g (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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-110 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $190 | $300 |