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Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR400

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR400 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
  • Introduced September 2010
Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 January 2013
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR400, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Casio. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and EX-ZR400 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was unveiled 3 years before the EX-ZR400 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-Z16 matches up vs the EX-ZR400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 EX-Z16 EX-ZR400 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Casio EX-Z16

 EX-ZR400 EX-Z16 
IntroducedJanuary 2013September 2010More recent by 28 months
Screen size3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution461k0kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Casio EX-ZR400

 EX-Z16 EX-ZR400 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z16 offers outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR400 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z16 vs the EX-ZR400.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and EX-ZR400 is 99 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR400 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z16 and EX-ZR400.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR400 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older EX-Z16 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR400 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography advice
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z16
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography info
Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
57
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (500 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography factors
Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography factors
53
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
great battery power (500 per charge)
lighter than others (205g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography factors
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen ( inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
52
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery power (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging factors
Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging factors
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (848 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Casio EX-ZR400
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-20 2013-01-29
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 12MP 16MP
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
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal 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 display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing - 3"
Display resolution 0 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - 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 rate - 30.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 - 205 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical 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 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 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-130
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
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