Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony WX9
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony WX9 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Released January 2011
Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony WX9 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony WX9, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The EX-Z16 was introduced 3 months earlier than the WX9 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-Z16 grades vs the WX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony WX9 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sony WX9
EX-Z16 | WX9 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Casio EX-Z16
WX9 | EX-Z16 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | " | Larger display (+3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 0k | Crisper display (+921k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony WX9
EX-Z16 | WX9 | |||
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Released | September 2010 | January 2011 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z16 offers external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony WX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z16 compared to the WX9.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and WX9 is 99 and 99 respectively.
Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z16 and WX9.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX9 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively.
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-09-20 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 7cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | - | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 0 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 848x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $100 | $188 |