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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX5

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS5
(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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released February 2010
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX5 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the EX-ZS5 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") boast different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZS5 was introduced 11 months after the TX5 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZS5 grades versus the TX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Sony TX5

 EX-ZS5 TX5 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 11 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 TX5 EX-ZS5 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Sony TX5

 EX-ZS5 TX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS5 has got external dimensions 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) and the Sony TX5 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Sony TX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZS5 against the TX5.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS5 and TX5 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS5 and TX5.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZS5 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Casio EX-ZS5 will give more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger EX-ZS5 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX5 Portrait photography factors
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Street photography with Sony TX5
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography advice
Sony TX5 Sports photography advice
32
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Travel photography camera
71
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
62
environment sealing
has touch focus
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (148 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Landscape photography with Sony TX5
38
great maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS5
Vlogging with Sony TX5
27
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (848 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
30
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (148 grams)
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Sony TX5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-02-18
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
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 () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $100 $239