Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony NEX-5T

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z16 versus Sony NEX-5T, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The EX-Z16 was introduced 3 years prior to the NEX-5T which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-Z16 scores versus the NEX-5T with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z16 has got exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z16 versus Sony NEX-5T in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z16 against the NEX-5T.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and NEX-5T is 99 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z16 and NEX-5T.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z16 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony NEX-5T will give extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.