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Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon A10

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon A10 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
Nikon A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2016
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon A10 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z16 and Nikon A10, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and A10 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was brought out 6 years before the A10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-Z16 scores versus the A10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Nikon A10

 EX-Z16 A10 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Casio EX-Z16

 A10 EX-Z16 
LaunchedJanuary 2016September 2010More modern by 64 months
Display size2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Nikon A10

 EX-Z16 A10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon A10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z16 enjoys outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Nikon A10 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z16 vs the A10.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon A10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and A10 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon A10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon A10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and A10.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon A10 to produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon A10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon A10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon A10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography factors
Nikon A10 Portrait photography factors
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Street photography camera
Nikon A10 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography factors
Nikon A10 Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
37
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon A10 as a Travel photography camera
53
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (160g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon A10 as a Landscape photography camera
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
39
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z16
Vlogging with Nikon A10
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (848 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
30
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon A10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Nikon A10
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Nikon Coolpix A10
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Nikon Coolpix A10
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-09-20 2016-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 7cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing - 2.7"
Resolution of display 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.2 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 160g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery life - 200 shots
Form of battery - AA
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $100 $90