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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W570

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W570 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
  • Launched September 2010
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W570 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony W570, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and W570 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was revealed 3 months prior to the W570 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z16 matches up vs the W570 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sony W570

 EX-Z16 W570 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Casio EX-Z16

 W570 EX-Z16 
Screen dimension2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony W570

 EX-Z16 W570 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010January 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z16 offers outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony W570 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z16 vs the W570.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and W570 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and W570.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony W570 to give you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography details
Sony W570 Portrait photography details
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography details
Sony W570 Street photography details
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W570 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography factors
Sony W570 Travel photography factors
53
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
66
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W570 Landscape photography highlights
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen ( inches)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
38
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z16
Vlogging with Sony W570
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (848 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
29
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Sony W570
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-09-20 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias 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 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal - 2.7 inch
Display resolution 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 116g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $100 $159