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Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR15

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed September 2010
Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR15, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Casio. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and EX-ZR15 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was brought out 15 months before the EX-ZR15 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z16 matches up against the EX-ZR15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 EX-Z16 EX-ZR15 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Casio EX-Z16

 EX-ZR15 EX-Z16 
IntroducedJanuary 2012September 2010More modern by 15 months
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution461k0kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Casio EX-ZR15

 EX-Z16 EX-ZR15 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z16 has got exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR15 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z16 and the EX-ZR15.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR15 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and EX-ZR15 is 99 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR15 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z16 and EX-ZR15.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR15 to provide extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR15 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography details
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR15 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR15 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery (325 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZR15 as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
good battery (325 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography highlights
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manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen ( inch)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good battery (325 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging details
Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging details
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (848 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Casio EX-ZR15
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
General Information
Brand Name Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-20 2012-01-09
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing - 3 inches
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Maximum video resolution 848x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 176g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 325 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-110
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $100 $249