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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony T99

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released September 2010
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony T99 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Casio EX-Z16 versus Sony T99, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was brought out 3 months after the T99 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-Z16 grades against the T99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sony T99

 EX-Z16 T99 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Casio EX-Z16

 T99 EX-Z16 
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony T99

 EX-Z16 T99 
RevealedSeptember 2010July 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z16 comes with outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony T99 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z16 versus Sony T99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z16 against the T99.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and T99 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and T99.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony T99 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography information
Sony T99 Portrait photography information
27
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z16
Street photography with Sony T99
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography info
Sony T99 Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T99 as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T99 as a Landscape photography camera
32
manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen ( inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
42
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T99 as a Vlogging camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (848 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
31
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Sony T99
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-09-20 2010-07-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size - 3"
Resolution of screen 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
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)
Maximum video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $100 $179