Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A380
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A380 Key Specs
(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
- Released September 2010
(Full Review)

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A380 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A380, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the A380 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

The EX-Z16 was unveiled 14 months later than the A380 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-Z16 matches up vs the A380 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A380 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery & Sony A380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sony A380
EX-Z16 | A380 | |||
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Launched | September 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Casio EX-Z16
A380 | EX-Z16 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | " | Bigger screen (+2.7") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony A380
EX-Z16 | A380 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z16 offers outside 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) and the Sony A380 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A380 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z16 vs the A380.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and A380 is 99 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z16 and A380.
Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z16 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony A380 will provide more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent EX-Z16 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A380 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 |
Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2010-09-20 | 2009-08-24 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | - |
Macro focus range | 7cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | - | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 0k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 | - |
Highest video resolution | 848x480 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 519 grams (1.14 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 614 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 500 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $100 | $899 |