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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX55

Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97 Imaging
38 Features
46 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX55 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
  • Introduced September 2012
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX55 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony TX55, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was manufactured 15 months after the TX55 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up vs the TX55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sony TX55

          

          

            
 EX-ZR1000 TX55 
LaunchedSeptember 2012July 2011Newer by 15 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

          

          

            
 TX55 EX-ZR1000 
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k461kCrisper display (+769k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony TX55

          

          

            
 EX-ZR1000 TX55 
Manually focus  Very exact focusing
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has external dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR1000 vs the TX55.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX55 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and TX55 is 90 and 97 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and TX55.
As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of files however you will need to factor the age  of the cameras into account. The newer EX-ZR1000 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

            Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography details
Sony TX55 Portrait photography details
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 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 has face detection focus
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
36
 has manual focus
 good MP (16MP)
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography features
Sony TX55 Street photography features
68
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (255g)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
58
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Sports photography with Sony TX55
50
 great zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 better than average battery life (470 per charge)
 max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 better than average battery (250 CIPA)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography info
Sony TX55 Travel photography info
70
 better than average battery life (470 per charge)
 lighter than competition in class (255g)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
 better than average battery (250 per charge)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (26mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Landscape photography with Sony TX55
51
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
49
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (26mm)
 nice screen size (3.3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 better than average battery (250 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony TX55 as a Vlogging camera
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection focus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (255g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have external microphone socket
34
 fairly wide (26mm)
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 doesn't have mic port
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony TX55
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-09-25 2011-07-24
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
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), 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest 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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 255g (0.56 lbs) 109g (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 470 shots 250 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $572 $350