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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony a5000

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Sony Alpha a5000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony a5000 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released September 2010
Sony a5000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-3N
  • Successor is Sony a5100
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony a5000 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony a5000, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z16 was revealed 4 years earlier than the a5000 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 a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-Z16 grades against the a5000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sony a5000

 EX-Z16 a5000 

Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Casio EX-Z16

 a5000 EX-Z16 
RevealedJanuary 2014September 2010More modern by 40 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution461k0kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony a5000

 EX-Z16 a5000 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z16 provides exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony a5000 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony a5000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z16 and the a5000.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony a5000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and a5000 is 99 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony a5000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z16 and a5000.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z16 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony a5000 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z16
Portrait photography with Sony a5000
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
71
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography features
Sony a5000 Street photography features
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
78
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography advice
Sony a5000 Sports photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
60
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
great battery life (420 shots)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography factors
Sony a5000 Travel photography factors
53
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
78
great battery life (420 shots)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography details
Sony a5000 Landscape photography details
32
manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (420 CIPA)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z16
Vlogging with Sony a5000
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (848 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
32
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of mic socket
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony a5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Sony a5000
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Sony Alpha a5000
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Sony Alpha a5000
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-09-20 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 1600 16000
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focus range 7cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size - 3 inch
Screen resolution 0 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 848x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 269 gr (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1089
Other
Battery life - 420 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $100 $448