Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX5
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sony TX5
EX-ZR1000 | TX5 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 32 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
TX5 | EX-ZR1000 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony TX5
EX-ZR1000 | TX5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
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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 |