Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TX10

Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Sony TX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and TX10 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was introduced at a similar time to the TX10 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR100 grades vs the TX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 features physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Sony TX10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the TX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and TX10 is 92 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and TX10.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony TX10 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.