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Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm XQ2

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Fujifilm XQ2 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46

Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm XQ2 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
Fujifilm XQ2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XQ1
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm XQ2, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) is very similar but the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z16 was brought out 5 years prior to the Fujifilm XQ2 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-Z16 matches up vs the Fujifilm XQ2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 EX-Z16 Fujifilm XQ2 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Casio EX-Z16

 Fujifilm XQ2 EX-Z16 
LaunchedJanuary 2015September 2010More recent by 52 months
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution920k0kSharper display (+920k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Fujifilm XQ2

 EX-Z16 Fujifilm XQ2 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z16 enjoys exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Fujifilm XQ2 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z16 compared to the Fujifilm XQ2.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm XQ2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and Fujifilm XQ2 is 99 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm XQ2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and Fujifilm XQ2.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The EX-Z16 includes the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow DOF trickier. The older EX-Z16 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm XQ2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm XQ2 Portrait photography highlights
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
focusing manually
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm XQ2 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is small (2/3")
heavier than average (206g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography information
Fujifilm XQ2 Sports photography information
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
great battery power (240 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography information
Fujifilm XQ2 Travel photography information
53
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
64
great battery power (240 shots)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (206g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography features
32
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen ( inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
56
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (240 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z16
Vlogging with Fujifilm XQ2
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (848 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
34
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
heavier than average (206g)
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Fujifilm XQ2
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Fujifilm XQ2
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Fujifilm XQ2
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-09-20 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
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) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal - 3 inch
Screen resolution 0 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, on, off, slow syncho
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 848x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 206 grams (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 240 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-48
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $100 $299