Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony TX9
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Introduced July 2010
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Below is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony TX9, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe EX-ZR15 was released 19 months later than the TX9 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-ZR15 scores versus the TX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony TX9
| EX-ZR15 | TX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Casio EX-ZR15
| TX9 | EX-ZR15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 461k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony TX9
| EX-ZR15 | TX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the TX9.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and TX9 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and TX9.
To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR15 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR15 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2012-01-09 | 2010-07-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | 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 | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Resolution of display | 461k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.20 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 176 gr (0.39 lb) | 149 gr (0.33 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
| 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 | 325 shots | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NP-110 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $249 | $799 |