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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W350

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W350 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 W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W350 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W350, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was manufactured 9 months after the W350 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-Z16 scores versus the W350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sony W350

 EX-Z16 W350 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010January 2010Newer by 9 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Casio EX-Z16

 W350 EX-Z16 
Screen size2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony W350

 EX-Z16 W350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z16 offers outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony W350 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z16 against the W350.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and W350 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and W350.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony W350 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger EX-Z16 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W350 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Street photography camera
Sony W350 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography details
Sony W350 Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W350 as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography info
Sony W350 Landscape photography info
32
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small ( inches)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
38
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W350 as a Vlogging camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (848 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
29
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Sony W350
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-09-20 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 7cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing - 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 117g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $100 $200