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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A7S

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A7S 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 A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Later Model is Sony A7S II
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A7S Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-Z16 versus Sony A7S, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the A7S (12MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) use different sensor size.

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The EX-Z16 was brought out 4 years before the A7S and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-Z16 matches up versus the A7S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sony A7S

 EX-Z16 A7S 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Casio EX-Z16

 A7S EX-Z16 
IntroducedApril 2014September 2010More recent by 43 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution1230k0kSharper screen (+1230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony A7S

 EX-Z16 A7S 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z16 enjoys 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 Sony A7S has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z16 vs the A7S.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A7S size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and A7S is 99 and 77 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and A7S.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The EX-Z16 has the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field harder. The older EX-Z16 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7S as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
68
you can focus manually
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography information
Sony A7S Street photography information
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
lighter than average (489g)
above average high ISO (409,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z16
Sports photography with Sony A7S
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
52
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
terrible battery (360 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography factors
Sony A7S Travel photography factors
53
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
58
lighter than average (489g)
weather proof
terrible battery (360 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography features
Sony A7S Landscape photography features
32
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (")
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
66
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (409,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z16
Vlogging with Sony A7S
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (848 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
34
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic socket
lighter than average (489g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Sony A7S
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Sony Alpha A7S
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Sony Alpha A7S
Class Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-09-20 2014-04-06
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 1600 409600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focus range 7cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing - 3 inch
Resolution of screen 0k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Highest video resolution 848x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 489 gr (1.08 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 3702
Other
Battery life - 360 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $100 $1,998