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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX9

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX9 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
  • Announced September 2010
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-Z16 versus Sony TX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was manufactured 3 months after the TX9 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z16 scores versus the TX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sony TX9

 EX-Z16 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Casio EX-Z16

 TX9 EX-Z16 
Screen dimensions3.5""Bigger screen (+3.5")
Screen resolution922k0kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony TX9

 EX-Z16 TX9 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010July 2010Similar age
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z16 comes with exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z16 compared to the TX9.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and TX9 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z16 and TX9.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography info
Sony TX9 Portrait photography info
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography details
Sony TX9 Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography factors
Sony TX9 Travel photography factors
53
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
60
provides touch to focus
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography info
Sony TX9 Landscape photography info
32
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small ( inch)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
41
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX9 as a Vlogging camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (848 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
32
relatively wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (149g)
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Sony TX9
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-09-20 2010-07-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size - 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 0k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 848x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
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 pounds)
Physical 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 All around 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 shooting
Storage media - SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $100 $799