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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Revealed September 2010
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Casio EX-Z16 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was introduced 4 years before the Galaxy Camera 2 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z16 grades against the Galaxy Camera 2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 EX-Z16 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Casio EX-Z16

 Galaxy Camera 2 EX-Z16 
LaunchedJanuary 2014September 2010More modern by 40 months
Display sizing4.8""Larger display (+4.8")
Display resolution1037k0kClearer display (+1037k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 EX-Z16 Galaxy Camera 2 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z16 has got external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z16 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z16 and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 99 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to give extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography details
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z16
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than average (283 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
great battery power (400 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
73
great battery power (400 shots)
lighter than average (283 grams)
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (")
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery power (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging advice
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (848 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
37
relatively wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
lighter than average (283 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-09-20 2014-01-02
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 7cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size - 4.8 inches
Display resolution 0k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 MPEG-4, 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 283 grams (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 400 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - Built-in
Self timer - Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $100 $400