Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony S2100

Lets look a little more closely at the Casio EX-Z16 versus Sony S2100, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was released 9 months later than the S2100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z16 grades vs the S2100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z16 provides physical 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) while the Sony S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z16 versus Sony S2100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z16 versus the S2100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and S2100 is 99 and 93 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z16 and S2100.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration. The younger EX-Z16 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.