Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S3700

On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S3700, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and S3700 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was launched 5 years prior to the S3700 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-Z16 matches up versus the S3700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 & Nikon Coolpix S3700. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery & Nikon S3700 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z16 has outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Nikon S3700 has dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S3700 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z16 compared to the S3700.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and S3700 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and S3700.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S3700 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z16 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.