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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony T900

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony T900 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 T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony T900 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony T900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was introduced 20 months later than the T900 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-Z16 grades vs the T900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sony T900

 EX-Z16 T900 
LaunchedSeptember 2010February 2009Fresher by 20 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Casio EX-Z16

 T900 EX-Z16 
Display dimension3.5""Larger display (+3.5")
Display resolution922k0kSharper display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony T900

 EX-Z16 T900 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z16 has physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony T900 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z16 vs the T900.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and T900 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and T900.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of files but you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration. The younger EX-Z16 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z16
Portrait photography with Sony T900
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z16
Street photography with Sony T900
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography factors
Sony T900 Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography factors
Sony T900 Travel photography factors
53
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography factors
Sony T900 Landscape photography factors
32
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen ( inch)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
36
focusing manually
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z16
Vlogging with Sony T900
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (848 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
28
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Sony T900
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-09-20 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing - 3.5"
Display resolution 0 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 143 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
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