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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony WX70

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(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
Sony WX70
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sony WX70

 EX-Z16 WX70 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Casio EX-Z16

 WX70 EX-Z16 
LaunchedJanuary 2012September 2010Newer by 16 months
Screen size3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution922k0kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony WX70

 EX-Z16 WX70 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography information
Sony WX70 Portrait photography information
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z16
Street photography with Sony WX70
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than others in class (114g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography info
Sony WX70 Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography info
Sony WX70 Travel photography info
53
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than others in class (114g)
supports touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Landscape photography camera
32
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (")
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging info
Sony WX70 Vlogging info
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (848 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
36
decently wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (114g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Sony WX70
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
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