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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX1

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX1 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
  • Released September 2010
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX1, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") offer different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z16 was manufactured 14 months after the TX1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z16 matches up against the TX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sony TX1

 EX-Z16 TX1 
RevealedSeptember 2010August 2009Newer by 14 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Casio EX-Z16

 TX1 EX-Z16 
Screen size3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony TX1

 EX-Z16 TX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z16 has physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z16 compared to the TX1.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and TX1 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and TX1.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z16 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Casio EX-Z16 will provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer EX-Z16 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z16
Portrait photography with Sony TX1
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography info
Sony TX1 Street photography info
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography advice
Sony TX1 Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX1 Travel photography highlights
53
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography info
Sony TX1 Landscape photography info
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (")
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
31
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging info
Sony TX1 Vlogging info
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (848 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
28
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Sony TX1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-09-20 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 7cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal - 3"
Resolution of display 0k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 media - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $100 $350