Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST6500

Lets look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-Z16 versus Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was unveiled 4 months prior to the ST6500 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z16 grades against the ST6500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 & Samsung ST6500. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery & Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z16 offers outer dimensions 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 ST6500 has sizing of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z16 and the ST6500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and ST6500 is 99 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z16 and ST6500.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung ST6500 to produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively.