Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm A100
99 Imaging
35 Features
19 Overall
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95 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm A100 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
- Introduced September 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
- Announced February 2009

Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm A100 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-Z16 versus Fujifilm A100, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-Z16 was introduced 20 months later than the Fujifilm A100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm A100 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z16 matches up against the Fujifilm A100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm A100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 & Fujifilm FinePix A100. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery & Fujifilm A100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Fujifilm A100
EX-Z16 | Fujifilm A100 | |||
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Announced | September 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 20 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Casio EX-Z16
Fujifilm A100 | EX-Z16 | |||
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Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | " | Bigger screen (+2.7") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Fujifilm A100
EX-Z16 | Fujifilm A100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm A100 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z16 comes with external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm A100 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z16 versus Fujifilm A100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z16 compared to the Fujifilm A100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and Fujifilm A100 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm A100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z16 and Fujifilm A100.
As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-Z16 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z16 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Fujifilm FinePix A100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Fujifilm FinePix A100 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-09-20 | 2009-02-04 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 36-107mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | - | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 0k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash |
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 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 848x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 124g (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $100 | $0 |