Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX10
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX10 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
- Introduced September 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Revealed August 2011

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX10 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony TX10, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and TX10 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-Z16 was unveiled 11 months before the TX10 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-Z16 grades versus the TX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sony TX10
EX-Z16 | TX10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Casio EX-Z16
TX10 | EX-Z16 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | ![]() | September 2010 | More modern by 11 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | " | Larger display (+3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper display (+921k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony TX10
EX-Z16 | TX10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z16 enjoys 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 TX10 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony TX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z16 versus the TX10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and TX10 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z16 and TX10.
All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX10 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-09-20 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | - | 3" |
Display resolution | 0 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 848x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $100 | $309 |