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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX7

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS5
(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
Sony TX7
(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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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.

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Sony TX7

 EX-ZS5 TX7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 TX7 EX-ZS5 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k461kClearer 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 typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography information
Sony TX7 Portrait photography information
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Street photography with Sony TX7
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography details
Sony TX7 Sports photography details
32
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX7 Travel photography highlights
71
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
59
supports touch focus
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (149 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography features
Sony TX7 Landscape photography features
38
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
36
rather wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging advice
Sony TX7 Vlogging advice
27
great max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (848 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
32
rather wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (149g)
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Sony TX7
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Sony 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