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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • 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
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Announced December 2012
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z16 versus Samsung EX2F, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly close but the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") posses different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z16 was brought out 3 years prior to the EX2F which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z16 grades vs the EX2F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Samsung EX2F

 EX-Z16 EX2F 

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Casio EX-Z16

 EX2F EX-Z16 
AnnouncedDecember 2012September 2010Newer by 27 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3""Larger display (+3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung EX2F

 EX-Z16 EX2F 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display resolution0k0kThe same display resolution
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z16 has outside 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) while the Samsung EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z16 versus Samsung EX2F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z16 versus the EX2F.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and EX2F is 99 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z16 and EX2F.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z16 offers the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier. The more aged EX-Z16 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography info
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
42
focusing manually
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography advice
Samsung EX2F Street photography advice
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
68
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography information
Samsung EX2F Sports photography information
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (294 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z16
Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
32
has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small ( inch)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
53
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging information
Samsung EX2F Vlogging information
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (848 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
71
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
missing microphone support
more heavy than average (294 grams)
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung EX2F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Samsung EX2F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-20 2012-12-18
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus range 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size - 3 inches
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
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 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 848x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 - 294 gr (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $100 $478