Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony NEX-7

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony NEX-7, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and NEX-7 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z16 was released 14 months before the NEX-7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-Z16 scores versus the NEX-7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 & Sony Alpha NEX-7. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery & Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z16 offers physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony NEX-7 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony NEX-7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z16 versus the NEX-7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and NEX-7 is 99 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and NEX-7.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z16 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony NEX-7 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z16 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.