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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX20

Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(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
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was manufactured 7 months after the TX20 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-ZR1000 grades versus the TX20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sony TX20

          

          

            
 EX-ZR1000 TX20 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012February 2012Newer by 7 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

          

          

            
 TX20 EX-ZR1000 
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony TX20

          

          

            
 EX-ZR1000 TX20 
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 offers physical measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR1000 compared to the TX20.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX20 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and TX20 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and TX20.
As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of files however you really should consider the production date  of the products into consideration. The more recent EX-ZR1000 provides an edge in sensor tech.

            Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony TX20 as a Portrait photography camera
43
 has manual focus
 MP count decent (16MP)
 features face detect autofocus
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
40
 has manual focus
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 features face detect focusing
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography highlights
Sony TX20 Street photography highlights
68
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with touch focus
 weather sealing
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography features
Sony TX20 Sports photography features
50
 incredible zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
 slow fps (3.0 fps)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
50
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 weather sealing
 better than average battery power (250 per charge)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography advice
Sony TX20 Travel photography advice
70
 better than average battery power (470 per charge)
 lighter than competition in class (255g)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 very long reach (300mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
 better than average battery power (250 shots)
 weather sealing
 comes with touch focus
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Landscape photography with Sony TX20
51
 has manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery power (470 shots)
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse recording
52
 has manual focus
 really wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 better than average battery power (250 shots)
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR1000
Vlogging with Sony TX20
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 rather wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect autofocus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of mic socket
35
 really wide (25mm)
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no mic port
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony TX20
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2012-09-25 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB 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), 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, 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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 255 grams (0.56 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 250 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $572 $330