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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A7 III

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
73
Features
92
Overall
80

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A7 III Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(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
  • Revealed September 2010
Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Previous Model is Sony A7 II
  • Refreshed by Sony A7 IV
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A7 III Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A7 III, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and A7 III (Full frame) have different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z16 was unveiled 8 years earlier than the A7 III which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-Z16 scores vs the A7 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sony A7 III

 EX-Z16 A7 III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Casio EX-Z16

 A7 III EX-Z16 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018September 2010Newer by 90 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution922k0kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony A7 III

 EX-Z16 A7 III 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z16 has got outside 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 A7 III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A7 III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z16 compared to the A7 III.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A7 III size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and A7 III is 99 and 63 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A7 III top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and A7 III.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z16 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A7 III will render greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A7 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography factors
Sony A7 III Portrait photography factors
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
83
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z16
Street photography with Sony A7 III
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
78
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z16
Sports photography with Sony A7 III
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
86
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery pack (610 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z16
Travel photography with Sony A7 III
53
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
73
good battery pack (610 per charge)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
MP count decent (24MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography details
Sony A7 III Landscape photography details
32
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (")
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
85
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery pack (610 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7 III as a Vlogging camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (848 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
36
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Sony A7 III
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Sony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Sony Alpha A7 III
Class Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-09-20 2018-02-27
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 693
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size - 3 inch
Resolution of screen 0k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 848x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 650g (1.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 96
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 3730
Other
Battery life - 610 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One Two
Cost at release $100 $1,998