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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W810

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W810 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
  • Released September 2010
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W810 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W810, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and W810 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was launched 4 years prior to the W810 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z16 grades versus the W810 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sony W810

 EX-Z16 W810 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Casio EX-Z16

 W810 EX-Z16 
LaunchedJanuary 2014September 2010Newer by 40 months
Display dimensions2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony W810

 EX-Z16 W810 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z16 comes with exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W810 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z16 versus the W810.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and W810 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z16 and W810.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W810 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography features
Sony W810 Portrait photography features
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
38
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z16
Street photography with Sony W810
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography advice
Sony W810 Sports photography advice
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z16
Travel photography with Sony W810
53
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography info
Sony W810 Landscape photography info
32
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen ( inch)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W810 as a Vlogging camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (848 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
32
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Sony W810
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-09-20 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 12 megapixel 20 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 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size - 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 111 gr (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 life - 200 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $100 $100