Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A9 II

On this page, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A9 II, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and A9 II (Full frame) provide totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z16 was brought out 10 years earlier than the A9 II which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z16 grades versus the A9 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 & Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery & Sony A9 II Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z16 features outside dimensions 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 A9 II has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z16 and the A9 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and A9 II is 99 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and A9 II.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z16 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A9 II will produce extra detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.