Clicky

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX7

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX7 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
  • Introduced September 2010
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2010
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX7 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-Z16 versus Sony TX7, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z16 was launched 9 months after the TX7 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-Z16 scores versus the TX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sony TX7

 EX-Z16 TX7 
LaunchedSeptember 2010January 2010More modern by 9 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Casio EX-Z16

 TX7 EX-Z16 
Display dimension3.5""Larger display (+3.5")
Display resolution921k0kCrisper display (+921k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony TX7

 EX-Z16 TX7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z16 has outer 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 TX7 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z16 versus Sony TX7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z16 compared to the TX7.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and TX7 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and TX7.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z16 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Casio EX-Z16 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher EX-Z16 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX7 Portrait photography highlights
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average (149 grams)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography details
Sony TX7 Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect AF
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX7 Travel photography highlights
53
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
59
has touch to focus
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (149 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX7 Landscape photography highlights
32
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (")
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
relatively wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging factors
Sony TX7 Vlogging factors
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (848 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
32
relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
heavier than average (149g)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Sony TX7
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-09-20 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size - 3.5"
Display resolution 0k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 848x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 149g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 model - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $100 $300