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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony WX9

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony WX9 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
  • Announced September 2010
Sony WX9
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sony WX9

 EX-Z16 WX9 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Casio EX-Z16

 WX9 EX-Z16 
Display dimensions3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution921k0kCrisper display (+921k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony WX9

 EX-Z16 WX9 
ReleasedSeptember 2010January 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z16
Street photography with Sony WX9
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography advice
Sony WX9 Sports photography advice
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography features
Sony WX9 Travel photography features
53
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Landscape photography camera
32
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (")
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
43
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging advice
Sony WX9 Vlogging advice
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (848 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Sony WX9
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
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