Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX20
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 848 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Announced February 2012
Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX20 Overview
The following is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-ZS5 was released 13 months before the TX20 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-ZS5 grades against the TX20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX20 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Sony TX20
EX-ZS5 | TX20 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Casio EX-ZS5
TX20 | EX-ZS5 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 13 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 922k | 461k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Sony TX20
EX-ZS5 | TX20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS5 has exterior 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) and the Sony TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZS5 vs the TX20.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS5 and TX20 is 99 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS5 and TX20.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony TX20 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZS5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine 5.0 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.70 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 848x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 133 gr (0.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 250 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $100 | $330 |