Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony WX70
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony WX70 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
- Revealed September 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony WX70 Overview
Let's look closer at the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony WX70, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-Z16 was launched 16 months earlier than the WX70 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-Z16 matches up against the WX70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sony WX70
EX-Z16 | WX70 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Casio EX-Z16
WX70 | EX-Z16 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | September 2010 | Newer by 16 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | " | Bigger screen (+3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 0k | Sharper screen (+922k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony WX70
EX-Z16 | WX70 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z16 features external dimensions 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 WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony WX70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z16 vs the WX70.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and WX70 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z16 and WX70.
As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX70 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-09-20 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine 5.0 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 7cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | - | 3" |
Resolution of display | 0k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 848x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | - | 114 gr (0.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" 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 | - | 240 images |
Battery style | - | 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 |
Retail cost | $100 | $242 |