Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX55
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 848 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Launched July 2011
Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX55 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX55, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe EX-ZS5 was released 6 months earlier than the TX55 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZS5 grades vs the TX55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX55 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Sony TX55
EX-ZS5 | TX55 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Casio EX-ZS5
TX55 | EX-ZS5 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 461k | Sharper display (+769k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Sony TX55
EX-ZS5 | TX55 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | July 2011 | Similar age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS5 comes with outside measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX55 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZS5 and the TX55.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS5 and TX55 is 99 and 97 respectively.
Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The pic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS5 and TX55.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony TX55 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.
Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2011-07-24 |
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 area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3.3" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.70 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 848x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 109 grams (0.24 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
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 life | - | 250 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | - | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $100 | $350 |