Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX7
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX7 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
- Introduced September 2010
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sony TX7
EX-Z16 | TX7 | |||
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Launched | September 2010 | January 2010 | More modern by 9 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Casio EX-Z16
TX7 | EX-Z16 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | " | Larger display (+3.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 0k | Crisper display (+921k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony TX7
EX-Z16 | TX7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and TX7 is 99 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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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 |