Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR300
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced May 2012

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview
Below is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR300, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Casio. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and EX-ZR300 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-Z16 was released 20 months prior to the EX-ZR300 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-Z16 scores versus the EX-ZR300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 & Casio Exilim EX-ZR300. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery & Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Casio EX-ZR300
EX-Z16 | EX-ZR300 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Casio EX-Z16
EX-ZR300 | EX-Z16 | |||
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Introduced | May 2012 | ![]() | September 2010 | More recent by 20 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | " | Larger display (+3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 0k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Casio EX-ZR300
EX-Z16 | EX-ZR300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z16 comes with external 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-ZR300 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z16 against the EX-ZR300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and EX-ZR300 is 99 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z16 and EX-ZR300.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR300 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older EX-Z16 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Casio |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-09-20 | 2012-05-22 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 7cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | - | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 0k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 15 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 848x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 205g (0.45 lb) |
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 Overall 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 | - | 500 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-130 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $100 | $329 |