Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S70

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-Z16 versus Nikon S70, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the S70 (12MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was revealed 14 months later than the S70 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-Z16 scores vs the S70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Nikon Coolpix S70. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Nikon S70 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z16 features 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) while the Nikon S70 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z16 versus Nikon S70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z16 and the S70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and S70 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z16 and S70.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer EX-Z16 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.