Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon Z7

The following is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-Z16 and Nikon Z7, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and Z7 (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z16 was announced 9 years earlier than the Z7 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z16 scores versus the Z7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Nikon Z7. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Nikon Z7 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z16 comes with physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Nikon Z7 has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z16 and Nikon Z7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z16 vs the Z7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and Z7 is 99 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and Z7.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z16 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Nikon Z7 will provide greater detail with its extra 34 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.