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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A380

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A380 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
  • Released September 2010
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Earlier Model is Sony A350
  • Replacement is Sony A390
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sony A380

 EX-Z16 A380 
LaunchedSeptember 2010August 2009More recent by 14 months

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Casio EX-Z16

 A380 EX-Z16 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony A380

 EX-Z16 A380 
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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A380 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography advice
Sony A380 Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
71
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography factors
Sony A380 Street photography factors
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
76
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography highlights
Sony A380 Sports photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
59
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
terrible battery (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography details
Sony A380 Travel photography details
53
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
53
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (500 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography advice
Sony A380 Landscape photography advice
32
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
61
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
terrible battery (500 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging factors
Sony A380 Vlogging factors
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (848 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
9
no video recording
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Sony A380
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
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