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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX10

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX10 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 TX10
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sony TX10

 EX-Z16 TX10 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Casio EX-Z16

 TX10 EX-Z16 
RevealedAugust 2011September 2010More modern by 11 months
Display dimensions3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution921k0kCrisper display (+921k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony TX10

 EX-Z16 TX10 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z16
Portrait photography with Sony TX10
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z16
Street photography with Sony TX10
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography features
Sony TX10 Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z16
Travel photography with Sony TX10
53
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
weather proofing
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography info
Sony TX10 Landscape photography info
32
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small ( inches)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
45
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging factors
Sony TX10 Vlogging factors
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (848 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
34
quite wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Sony TX10
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
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