Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A3000
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs
(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
- Announced September 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Introduced August 2013
- Renewed by Sony a3500
Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A3000 Overview
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A3000 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sony A3000
EX-Z16 | A3000 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Casio EX-Z16
A3000 | EX-Z16 | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | September 2010 | More modern by 35 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | " | Larger display (+3") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 0k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony A3000
EX-Z16 | A3000 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison
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.
Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A3000 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Sony Alpha A3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Sony Alpha A3000 |
Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2010-09-20 | 2013-08-27 |
Body design | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | BIONZ image |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5456 x 3632 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 16000 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | - |
Macro focus range | 7cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | - | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 0k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 848x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, H.264, MP4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 411 grams (0.91 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1068 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 470 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $100 | $398 |