Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony WX1
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96 Imaging
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony WX1 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
- Announced September 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Revealed August 2009
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Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-Z16 versus Sony WX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is very well matched but the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") boast different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe EX-Z16 was introduced 14 months after the WX1 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-Z16 matches up versus the WX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sony WX1
| EX-Z16 | WX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2010 |  | August 2009 | Newer by 14 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Casio EX-Z16
| WX1 | EX-Z16 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 2.7" |  | " | Larger display (+2.7") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 0k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony WX1
| EX-Z16 | WX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z16 enjoys outer 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 WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-Z16 versus Sony WX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z16 versus the WX1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and WX1 is 99 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and WX1.
Clearly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z16 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Casio EX-Z16 will resolve greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z16 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2010-09-20 | 2009-08-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 160 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 7cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | - | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 0 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 848x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | - | 149g (0.33 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
| 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 | ||
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | - | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $100 | $149 |