Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony a1

Following is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony a1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and a1 (50MP) and the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z16 was revealed 11 years before the a1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-Z16 scores against the a1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Sony Alpha a1. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z16 has got outer dimensions 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 a1 has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony a1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z16 vs the a1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and a1 is 99 and 61 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and a1.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z16 having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony a1 will render greater detail because of its extra 38MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.