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Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR100

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR100 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
  • Launched September 2010
Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z16 versus Casio EX-ZR100, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Casio. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the EX-ZR100 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was brought out 10 months before the EX-ZR100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-Z16 matches up against the EX-ZR100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 EX-Z16 EX-ZR100 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Casio EX-Z16

 EX-ZR100 EX-Z16 
IntroducedJuly 2011September 2010More recent by 10 months
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution461k0kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Casio EX-ZR100

 EX-Z16 EX-ZR100 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z16 comes with outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR100 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z16 and the EX-ZR100.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and EX-ZR100 is 99 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z16 and EX-ZR100.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The older EX-Z16 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z16
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography highlights
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (204g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography details
Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
46
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (40.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography factors
Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography factors
53
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
64
lighter than competition (204 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography info
Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography info
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (")
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging details
Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging details
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (848 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (204 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Casio EX-ZR100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-09-20 2011-07-19
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 Exilim Engine HS
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing - 3 inches
Resolution of display 0 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 40.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps)
Max video resolution 848x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 204g (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $100 $300