Clicky

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX9

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX9 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Revealed July 2010
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Sony TX9, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The EX-ZS5 was announced 7 months after the TX9 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-ZS5 grades vs the TX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Sony TX9

 EX-ZS5 TX9 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2010Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 TX9 EX-ZS5 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Sony TX9

 EX-ZS5 TX9 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZS5 provides 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) while the Sony TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Sony TX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZS5 versus the TX9.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS5 and TX9 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZS5 and TX9.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-ZS5 to result in more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZS5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX9 Portrait photography advice
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Street photography with Sony TX9
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography details
Sony TX9 Sports photography details
32
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Travel photography with Sony TX9
71
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
60
boasts touch focus
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Landscape photography with Sony TX9
38
good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
41
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS5
Vlogging with Sony TX9
27
good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (848 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
32
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (149g)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Sony TX9
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-07-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 848x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 gr (0.33 pounds)
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 Overall 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 feature
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $100 $799