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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony TX9

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
Sony TX9
(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
  • Launched July 2010
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony TX9, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS10 was unveiled 7 months later than the TX9 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZS10 grades against the TX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Sony TX9

 EX-ZS10 TX9 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2010More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Casio EX-ZS10

 TX9 EX-ZS10 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen sizing3.5""Bigger screen (+3.5")
Screen resolution922k0kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS10 and Sony TX9

 EX-ZS10 TX9 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS10 has got outer dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony TX9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZS10 versus the TX9.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS10 and TX9 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS10 and TX9.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-ZS10 to produce extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZS10 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS10
Portrait photography with Sony TX9
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZS10
Street photography with Sony TX9
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Sports photography info
Sony TX9 Sports photography info
32
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Travel photography details
Sony TX9 Travel photography details
71
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
has touch to focus
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (149g)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Landscape photography information
Sony TX9 Landscape photography information
33
fast max aperture (f)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
41
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Vlogging factors
Sony TX9 Vlogging factors
27
fast max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
32
quite wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (149g)
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS10 and Sony TX9
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-07-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size - 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 0k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 149g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $120 $799