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Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR300 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
  • Launched September 2010
Casio EX-ZR300
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 EX-Z16 EX-ZR300 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Casio EX-Z16

 EX-ZR300 EX-Z16 
IntroducedMay 2012September 2010More recent by 20 months
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution461k0kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Casio EX-ZR300

 EX-Z16 EX-ZR300 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography details
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography details
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z16
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
55
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography factors
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography factors
53
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
lighter than others in class (205g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography info
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography info
32
has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (")
no manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (848 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Casio EX-ZR300
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
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