Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX20
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX20 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery & Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sony TX20
EX-Z16 | TX20 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Casio EX-Z16
TX20 | EX-Z16 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | September 2010 | More modern by 17 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | " | Larger display (+3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 0k | Sharper display (+922k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony TX20
EX-Z16 | TX20 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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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 |