Clicky

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX20

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX20 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
  • Introduced September 2010
Sony TX20
(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
  • Introduced February 2012
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX20 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z16 versus Sony TX20, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and TX20 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

The EX-Z16 was brought out 17 months before the TX20 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z16 matches up versus the TX20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sony TX20

 EX-Z16 TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Casio EX-Z16

 TX20 EX-Z16 
IntroducedFebruary 2012September 2010More modern by 17 months
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution922k0kSharper display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony TX20

 EX-Z16 TX20 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z16 has got physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z16 versus Sony TX20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z16 and the TX20.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and TX20 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and TX20.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony TX20 to offer you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z16
Portrait photography with Sony TX20
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography advice
Sony TX20 Street photography advice
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery life (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography info
Sony TX20 Travel photography info
53
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
72
good battery life (250 shots)
weather proofing
comes with touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Landscape photography camera
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen ( inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
52
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
good battery life (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging information
Sony TX20 Vlogging information
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (848 x 480 pxls)
missing mic socket
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Sony TX20
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-09-20 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal - 3 inch
Resolution of screen 0k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 848x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 - 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
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 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 life - 250 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
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 $330