Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony a3500

On this page, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony a3500, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z16 was brought out 4 years earlier than the a3500 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-Z16 grades against the a3500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Sony Alpha a3500. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z16 enjoys outside 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) while the Sony a3500 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony a3500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z16 against the a3500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and a3500 is 99 and 69 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and a3500.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z16 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony a3500 will provide greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.