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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Introduced September 2010
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was launched 23 months before the Galaxy Camera 4G which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z16 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 4G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 EX-Z16 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Casio EX-Z16

 Galaxy Camera 4G EX-Z16 
ReleasedAugust 2012September 2010More recent by 23 months
Screen dimensions4.8""Bigger screen (+4.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 EX-Z16 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution0k0kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z16 enjoys 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) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z16 and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 99 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z16 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older EX-Z16 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography information
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography information
53
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
72
lighter than average in class (305g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
quite wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z16
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
32
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small ( inches)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
47
quite wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging features
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (848 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
36
quite wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-20 2012-08-29
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size - 4.8 inch
Display resolution 0 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 848x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 305 grams (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" 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
Time lapse recording
Storage media - micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $100 $550