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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony TX7

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony TX7 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
  • Announced September 2010
Sony TX7
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Sony TX7

 EX-ZR10 TX7 
ReleasedSeptember 2010January 2010Fresher by 9 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 TX7 EX-ZR10 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony TX7

 EX-ZR10 TX7 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography highlights
Sony TX7 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography features
Sony TX7 Sports photography features
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography details
Sony TX7 Travel photography details
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
59
supports focus via touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (149g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Landscape photography with Sony TX7
41
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
36
pretty wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX7 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (149g)
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony TX7
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
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