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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX55

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(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
Sony TX55
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sony TX55

 EX-Z16 TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Casio EX-Z16

 TX55 EX-Z16 
IntroducedJuly 2011September 2010More modern by 10 months
Screen dimensions3.3""Bigger screen (+3.3")
Screen resolution1230k0kCrisper screen (+1230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony TX55

 EX-Z16 TX55 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography info
Sony TX55 Portrait photography info
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
good battery pack (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography advice
Sony TX55 Travel photography advice
53
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
good battery pack (250 per charge)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Landscape photography camera
32
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small ( inches)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
50
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (250 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging factors
Sony TX55 Vlogging factors
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (848 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
34
decently wide (26mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Sony TX55
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
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