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Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-Z16

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
64
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28

Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-Z16 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Launched February 2014
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
  • Released September 2010
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Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-Z16 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Casio EX-100 versus Casio EX-Z16, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Casio. The resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the EX-Z16 (12MP) is fairly similar but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and EX-Z16 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-100 was unveiled 3 years later than the EX-Z16 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-100 matches up vs the EX-Z16 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Casio EX-Z16

 EX-100 EX-Z16 
ReleasedFebruary 2014September 2010More recent by 42 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.5""Larger display (+3.5")
Display resolution922k0kClearer display (+922k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Casio EX-100

 EX-Z16 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Casio EX-Z16

 EX-100 EX-Z16 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-Z16 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-100 offers outside dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z16 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-100 versus Casio EX-Z16 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-100 compared to the EX-Z16.

Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-Z16 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and EX-Z16 is 83 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-Z16 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-Z16 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-100 and EX-Z16.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The EX-100 offers the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The younger EX-100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-Z16 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography details
Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography details
42
has manual focus
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z16 as a Street photography camera
71
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography info
Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography info
50
max shutter speed is good (1/20,000s)
max frames per second high (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (390 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-100
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z16
63
better than average battery life (390 CIPA)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
53
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-100
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z16
53
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (390 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
32
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (")
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z16 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (848 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-Z16 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Casio EX-Z16
 Casio Exilim EX-100Casio Exilim EX-Z16
General Information
Brand Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-100 Casio Exilim EX-Z16
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2014-02-06 2010-09-20
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" -
Display resolution 922k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/20000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.10 m -
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 848 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 848x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 389 grams (0.86 lbs) -
Dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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
Battery life 390 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $572 $100