Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W610
99 Imaging
35 Features
19 Overall
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97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W610 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
- Released September 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W610 Overview
Lets look closer at the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony W610, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-Z16 was introduced 15 months before the W610 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z16 grades versus the W610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W610 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sony W610
EX-Z16 | W610 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Casio EX-Z16
W610 | EX-Z16 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | September 2010 | More recent by 15 months |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | " | Larger display (+2.7") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony W610
EX-Z16 | W610 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z16 enjoys exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony W610 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z16 vs the W610.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and W610 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and W610.
All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W610 to render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z16 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W610 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-09-20 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | - | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 0 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
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 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 848x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 113g (0.25 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 life | - | 250 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $100 | $200 |