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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W510

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W510 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 W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W510 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W510, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was manufactured 3 months earlier than the W510 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z16 grades against the W510 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sony W510

 EX-Z16 W510 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Casio EX-Z16

 W510 EX-Z16 
Screen sizing2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony W510

 EX-Z16 W510 
RevealedSeptember 2010January 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z16 features exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W510 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z16 against the W510.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and W510 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and W510.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z16
Portrait photography with Sony W510
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Street photography camera
Sony W510 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography information
Sony W510 Sports photography information
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography details
Sony W510 Travel photography details
53
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W510 as a Landscape photography camera
32
has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen ( inches)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
32
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging information
Sony W510 Vlogging information
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (848 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
29
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Sony W510
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-09-20 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 7cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal - 2.7"
Resolution of display 0k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 848x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 119g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $100 $99