Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR1000

Below, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z16 and Casio EX-ZR1000, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Casio. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and EX-ZR1000 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was revealed 24 months before the EX-ZR1000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z16 scores against the EX-ZR1000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 & Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery & Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z16 offers outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR1000 has specifications of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z16 and Casio EX-ZR1000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z16 against the EX-ZR1000.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and EX-ZR1000 is 99 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and EX-ZR1000.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR1000 to result in greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z16 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.