Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX1
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
- Released September 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Introduced August 2009
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX1 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Sony TX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") possess different sensor sizes.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe EX-ZR1000 was launched 3 years after the TX1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR1000 grades versus the TX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sony TX1
EX-ZR1000 | TX1 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | August 2009 | Newer by 39 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
TX1 | EX-ZR1000 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony TX1
EX-ZR1000 | TX1 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 enjoys external dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Sony TX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the TX1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and TX1 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and TX1.
To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR1000 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Casio EX-ZR1000 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR1000 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2012-09-25 | 2009-08-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1250s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 255 gr (0.56 pounds) | 142 gr (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $572 | $350 |