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Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S6100 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
  • Launched September 2010
Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-Z16 and Nikon S6100, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Nikon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and S6100 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was released 4 months before the S6100 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon S6100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-Z16 matches up vs the S6100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Nikon S6100

 EX-Z16 S6100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Casio EX-Z16

 S6100 EX-Z16 
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution460k0kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Nikon S6100

 EX-Z16 S6100 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010February 2011Same generation
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z16 enjoys outer measurements 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) whilst the Nikon S6100 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z16 and Nikon S6100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z16 vs the S6100.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and S6100 is 99 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z16 and S6100.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S6100 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z16
Portrait photography with Nikon S6100
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography information
Nikon S6100 Street photography information
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S6100 Sports photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography advice
Nikon S6100 Travel photography advice
53
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
supports focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z16
Landscape photography with Nikon S6100
32
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small ( inches)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging info
Nikon S6100 Vlogging info
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (848 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
32
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Nikon S6100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-20 2011-02-09
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 Expeed C2
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focus range 7cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing - 3"
Display resolution 0 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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 - 175 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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
Battery life - 210 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $100 $195