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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TX9

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TX9 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 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
  • Announced July 2010
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony TX9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was manufactured 13 months after the TX9 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR100 matches up versus the TX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony TX9

 EX-ZR100 TX9 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2010Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 TX9 EX-ZR100 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony TX9

 EX-ZR100 TX9 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 offers outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony TX9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the TX9.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and TX9 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and TX9.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of files however you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer EX-ZR100 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography features
Sony TX9 Portrait photography features
29
manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography features
Sony TX9 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (204g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX9 Sports photography highlights
46
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography features
Sony TX9 Travel photography features
63
lighter than competitors (204g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
boasts focus via touch
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (149 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography info
Sony TX9 Landscape photography info
43
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
41
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging details
Sony TX9 Vlogging details
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (204g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
32
rather wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (149 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony TX9
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2011-07-19 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP 12MP
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 format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (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 input
Headphone input
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 204 gr (0.45 pounds) 149 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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-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
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $799