Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony RX10 IV

On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony RX10 IV, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z16 was launched 8 years earlier than the RX10 IV which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-Z16 grades versus the RX10 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z16 has outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 IV has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony RX10 IV in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z16 compared to the RX10 IV.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and RX10 IV is 99 and 52 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and RX10 IV.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z16 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX10 IV will result in more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.