Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX7
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95 Imaging
32 Features
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX7 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Announced January 2010
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Its time to look a little more closely at the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Sony TX7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the EX-ZS5 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe EX-ZS5 was revealed 13 months after the TX7 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZS5 scores against the TX7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Sony TX7
| EX-ZS5 | TX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Casio EX-ZS5
| TX7 | EX-ZS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 461k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Sony TX7
| EX-ZS5 | TX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZS5 comes with physical measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZS5 compared to the TX7.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS5 and TX7 is 99 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS5 and TX7.
To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZS5 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Casio EX-ZS5 will give you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZS5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | Sony |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2011-01-05 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | () | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3.5" |
| Screen resolution | 461k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 848 x 480 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 848x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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 | - | 149 grams (0.33 lbs) |
| Physical 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 All around 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 model | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | - | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $100 | $300 |