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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W710

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • 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 W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W710 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony W710, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z16 was launched 3 years before the W710 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-Z16 matches up vs the W710 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sony W710

 EX-Z16 W710 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Casio EX-Z16

 W710 EX-Z16 
RevealedJanuary 2013September 2010More recent by 28 months
Screen sizing2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony W710

 EX-Z16 W710 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z16 has outside dimensions 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) whilst the Sony W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony W710 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z16 vs the W710.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and W710 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and W710.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony W710 to show more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older EX-Z16 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W710 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography advice
Sony W710 Street photography advice
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition (114 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W710 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography highlights
Sony W710 Travel photography highlights
53
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than competition (114g)
comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z16
Landscape photography with Sony W710
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small ( inches)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging factors
Sony W710 Vlogging factors
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (848 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Sony W710
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-20 2013-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 7cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing - 2.7"
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 - 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 240 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $100 $90