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Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z16

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z16 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2010
Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched September 2010
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Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z16 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z16, both Ultracompact cameras and both are sold by Casio. The sensor resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the EX-Z16 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was introduced 7 months earlier than the EX-Z16 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-S7 scores versus the EX-Z16 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Casio EX-Z16

 EX-S7 EX-Z16 
Screen dimension2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Casio EX-S7

 EX-Z16 EX-S7 
LaunchedSeptember 2010February 2010Newer by 7 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Casio EX-Z16

 EX-S7 EX-Z16 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z16 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S7 has outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z16 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-S7 vs the EX-Z16.

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z16 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S7 and EX-Z16 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z16 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z16 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S7 and EX-Z16.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should always take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-S7 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z16 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S7
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z16
27
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography factors
Casio EX-Z16 Street photography factors
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography factors
Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography factors
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography info
Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography info
52
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
53
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography advice
28
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
32
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (")
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z16 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (848 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-Z16 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Casio EX-Z16
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Casio Exilim EX-Z16
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-S7 Casio Exilim EX-Z16
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-21 2010-09-20
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches -
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 848 x 480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 848x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) -
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 model NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $140 $100