Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A7S II
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A7S II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- 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)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Introduced October 2015
- Superseded the Sony A7S
- Renewed by Sony A7S III

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A7S II Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A7S II, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) use different sensor dimensions.

The EX-Z16 was brought out 6 years earlier than the A7S II which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z16 grades versus the A7S II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A7S II Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 & Sony Alpha A7S II. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery & Sony A7S II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sony A7S II
EX-Z16 | A7S II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Casio EX-Z16
A7S II | EX-Z16 | |||
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Introduced | October 2015 | ![]() | September 2010 | Newer by 61 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | " | Bigger screen (+3") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 0k | Clearer screen (+1229k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony A7S II
EX-Z16 | A7S II | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z16 has got exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A7S II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z16 against the A7S II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and A7S II is 99 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z16 and A7S II.
Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z16 includes the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow DOF tougher. The more aged EX-Z16 will be behind in sensor tech.

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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A7S II Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Sony Alpha A7S II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Sony Alpha A7S II |
Type | Ultracompact | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2010-09-20 | 2015-10-12 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4240 x 2832 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 102400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 409600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 169 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 7cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | - | 3" |
Resolution of display | 0k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 | 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps]) |
Highest video resolution | 848x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 627g (1.38 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 85 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2993 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 370 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $100 | $2,767 |