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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced September 2010
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Replaced the Sony HX30V
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony HX50V, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was unveiled 3 years before the HX50V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z16 scores versus the HX50V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sony HX50V

 EX-Z16 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Casio EX-Z16

 HX50V EX-Z16 
RevealedApril 2013September 2010More modern by 31 months
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution921k0kCrisper display (+921k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony HX50V

 EX-Z16 HX50V 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z16 enjoys outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony HX50V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z16 compared to the HX50V.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and HX50V is 99 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and HX50V.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX50V to show greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX50V Portrait photography highlights
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
50
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
has face detect focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (272g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography features
Sony HX50V Sports photography features
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery (400 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z16
Travel photography with Sony HX50V
53
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
good battery (400 per charge)
lighter than competitors (272g)
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX50V Landscape photography advice
32
manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small ( inches)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
53
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good battery (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX50V as a Vlogging camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (848 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (272 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Sony HX50V
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-20 2013-04-24
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus range 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing - 3"
Display resolution 0 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 272 gr (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 life - 400 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $100 $439