Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A290
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A290 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
- Introduced September 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Earlier Model is Sony A230
Photography Glossary Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A290 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z16 versus Sony A290, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the A290 (14MP) is very well matched but the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe EX-Z16 was released 4 months later than the A290 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-Z16 scores against the A290 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery & Sony A290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sony A290
| EX-Z16 | A290 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Casio EX-Z16
| A290 | EX-Z16 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | " | Larger display (+2.7") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 0k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony A290
| EX-Z16 | A290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2010 |  | June 2010 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z16 enjoys external 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 A290 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-Z16 versus Sony A290 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z16 against the A290.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and A290 is 99 and 66 respectively.
Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and A290.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z16 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A290 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively.
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A290 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Sony |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Introduced | 2010-09-20 | 2010-06-09 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | - |
| Macro focus range | 7cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | - | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 0k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 | - |
| Max video resolution | 848x480 | None |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | - | 549 grams (1.21 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 615 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 290 photos |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | - | Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $100 | $600 |