Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX7
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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

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX7 Overview
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.

The 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.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
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 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Casio EX-ZS5
TX7 | EX-ZS5 | |||
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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 | |||
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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).
Look at the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Sony TX7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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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 |