Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX55
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
(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
- Released September 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Introduced July 2011
Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX55 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-Z16 versus Sony TX55, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe EX-Z16 was brought out 10 months prior to the TX55 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z16 matches up versus the TX55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX55 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sony TX55
EX-Z16 | TX55 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Casio EX-Z16
TX55 | EX-Z16 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | September 2010 | More modern by 10 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.3" | " | Bigger screen (+3.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 0k | Crisper screen (+1230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony TX55
EX-Z16 | TX55 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z16 features physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-Z16 versus Sony TX55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z16 and the TX55.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and TX55 is 99 and 97 respectively.
Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and TX55.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony TX55 to result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-09-20 | 2011-07-24 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus range | 7cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | - | 3.3 inches |
Display resolution | 0k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 109 gr (0.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
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 life | - | 250 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | - | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $100 | $350 |