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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony TX9

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony TX9 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 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
  • Launched July 2010
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony TX9 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Sony TX9, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR10 was brought out 3 months later than the TX9 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR10 matches up versus the TX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Sony TX9

 EX-ZR10 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 TX9 EX-ZR10 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k461kClearer display (+461k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony TX9

 EX-ZR10 TX9 
LaunchedSeptember 2010July 2010Similar age
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR10 has outside measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Sony TX9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR10 and the TX9.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and TX9 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR10 and TX9.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images however you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX9 Portrait photography highlights
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography info
Sony TX9 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography factors
Sony TX9 Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Travel photography with Sony TX9
57
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
boasts focus via touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (149g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Landscape photography camera
41
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
41
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR10
Vlogging with Sony TX9
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no microphone support
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition (149g)
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony TX9
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-09-20 2010-07-08
Physical type 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 461k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 149 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical 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 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-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 SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $190 $799