Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A390

On this page, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A390, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the A390 (14MP) is relatively similar but the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z16 was announced 2 months later than the A390 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z16 matches up against the A390 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Sony A390 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z16 offers physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony A390 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A390 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z16 vs the A390.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and A390 is 99 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and A390.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z16 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A390 will offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively.