Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A3000

On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z16 versus Sony A3000, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z16 was introduced 3 years before the A3000 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-Z16 matches up versus the A3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 & Sony Alpha A3000. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery & Sony A3000 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in 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) whilst the Sony A3000 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z16 versus Sony A3000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z16 compared to the A3000.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and A3000 is 99 and 69 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and A3000.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z16 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A3000 will result in greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.