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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony a5100

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Sony Alpha a5100 front
Portability
89
Imaging
65
Features
74
Overall
68

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony a5100 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched September 2010
Sony a5100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Superseded the Sony a5000
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony a5100 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony a5100, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The EX-Z16 was brought out 4 years before the a5100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z16 matches up vs the a5100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sony a5100

 EX-Z16 a5100 

Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Casio EX-Z16

 a5100 EX-Z16 
RevealedAugust 2014September 2010More modern by 47 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution922k0kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony a5100

 EX-Z16 a5100 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z16 has got outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony a5100 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony a5100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z16 vs the a5100.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony a5100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and a5100 is 99 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony a5100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z16 and a5100.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z16 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony a5100 will produce greater detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony a5100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony a5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony a5100 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
72
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography highlights
Sony a5100 Street photography highlights
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
82
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography details
Sony a5100 Sports photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
68
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
good battery (400 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography advice
Sony a5100 Travel photography advice
53
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
80
good battery (400 CIPA)
provides touch to focus
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography details
Sony a5100 Landscape photography details
32
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
good battery (400 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging information
Sony a5100 Vlogging information
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (848 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
34
touch screen
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have mic support
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony a5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Sony a5100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Sony Alpha a5100
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Sony Alpha a5100
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-09-20 2014-08-17
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 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 179
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size - 3 inches
Resolution of display 0 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 848x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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 - 283 grams (0.62 lbs)
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 All around score not tested 80
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life - 400 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $100 $448