Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX1
99 Imaging
35 Features
19 Overall
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96 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sony TX1
EX-Z16 | TX1 | |||
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Revealed | September 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 14 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Casio EX-Z16
TX1 | EX-Z16 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | " | Bigger screen (+3") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony TX1
EX-Z16 | TX1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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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 |