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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Revealed September 2010
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX200V Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and TX200V (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was announced 16 months before the TX200V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z16 scores against the TX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sony TX200V

 EX-Z16 TX200V 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Casio EX-Z16

 TX200V EX-Z16 
RevealedJanuary 2012September 2010Newer by 16 months
Screen sizing3.3""Bigger screen (+3.3")
Screen resolution1230k0kCrisper screen (+1230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony TX200V

 EX-Z16 TX200V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z16 enjoys outside dimensions 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 TX200V has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z16 compared to the TX200V.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and TX200V is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z16 and TX200V.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony TX200V to produce extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography details
Sony TX200V Portrait photography details
27
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z16
Street photography with Sony TX200V
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z16
Sports photography with Sony TX200V
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography advice
Sony TX200V Travel photography advice
53
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
environment proofing
provides focus by touch
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX200V Landscape photography highlights
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen ( inches)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging features
Sony TX200V Vlogging features
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (848 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
35
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Sony TX200V
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-09-20 2012-01-30
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 7cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal - 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 0 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 129 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 220 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $100 $500