Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX30

Here, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZS5 and Sony TX30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and TX30 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was manufactured 3 years before the TX30 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-ZS5 grades against the TX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZS5 provides outside measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZS5 against the TX30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS5 and TX30 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZS5 and TX30.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony TX30 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZS5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.