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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TX55

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TX55 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Sony TX55, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was released very close to the TX55 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-ZR100 grades versus the TX55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony TX55

 EX-ZR100 TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 TX55 EX-ZR100 
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k461kClearer display (+769k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony TX55

 EX-ZR100 TX55 
IntroducedJuly 2011July 2011Same generation
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 offers outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Sony TX55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the TX55.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and TX55 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and TX55.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX55 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography details
Sony TX55 Portrait photography details
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Street photography with Sony TX55
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography information
Sony TX55 Sports photography information
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography info
Sony TX55 Travel photography info
63
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
great battery pack (250 per charge)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography info
Sony TX55 Landscape photography info
43
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging details
Sony TX55 Vlogging details
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony TX55
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2011-07-19 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 dimensions 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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 204g (0.45 lbs) 109g (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 life - 250 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $350