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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX5

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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 TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX5 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Sony TX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") provide different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR1000 was released 2 years after the TX5 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-ZR1000 grades against the TX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sony TX5

 EX-ZR1000 TX5 
IntroducedSeptember 2012February 2010Newer by 32 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 TX5 EX-ZR1000 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony TX5

 EX-ZR1000 TX5 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 enjoys physical dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Sony TX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 versus the TX5.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and TX5 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and TX5.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR1000 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Casio EX-ZR1000 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR1000 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Portrait photography with Sony TX5
43
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography information
Sony TX5 Street photography information
68
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
weather proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Sports photography with Sony TX5
50
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (470 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
33
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Travel photography with Sony TX5
70
better than average battery (470 shots)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
62
weather proof
features focus via touch
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography information
Sony TX5 Landscape photography information
51
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
better than average battery (470 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
43
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging details
Sony TX5 Vlogging details
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
30
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony TX5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2012-09-25 2010-02-18
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
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/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 2.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255g (0.56 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" 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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $572 $239