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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX5

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX5 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 TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released February 2010
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX5 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-Z16 versus Sony TX5, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") feature different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z16 was brought out 8 months after the TX5 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-Z16 scores versus the TX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sony TX5

 EX-Z16 TX5 
ReleasedSeptember 2010February 2010Newer by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Casio EX-Z16

 TX5 EX-Z16 
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony TX5

 EX-Z16 TX5 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z16 provides 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) while the Sony TX5 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z16 versus Sony TX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z16 vs the TX5.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and TX5 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z16 and TX5.

As you can see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z16 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Casio EX-Z16 will provide greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-Z16 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography features
Sony TX5 Portrait photography features
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
has manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
weather proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z16
Sports photography with Sony TX5
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography details
Sony TX5 Travel photography details
53
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
weather proofing
supports touch to focus
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (148 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z16
Landscape photography with Sony TX5
32
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen ( inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging features
Sony TX5 Vlogging features
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (848 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
more heavy than others in class (148 grams)
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Sony TX5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-09-20 2010-02-18
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size - 3 inches
Screen resolution 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 - 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
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