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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W370

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W370 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 W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W370 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W370, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was introduced 9 months after the W370 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-Z16 scores vs the W370 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sony W370

 EX-Z16 W370 
RevealedSeptember 2010January 2010Newer by 9 months
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Casio EX-Z16

 W370 EX-Z16 
Screen dimensions3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony W370

 EX-Z16 W370 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z16 comes with 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) and the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z16 versus the W370.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and W370 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and W370.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony W370 to provide more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger EX-Z16 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography information
Sony W370 Portrait photography information
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography information
Sony W370 Street photography information
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography information
Sony W370 Sports photography information
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography info
Sony W370 Travel photography info
53
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography factors
Sony W370 Landscape photography factors
32
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen ( inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging factors
Sony W370 Vlogging factors
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (848 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Sony W370
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-20 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing range 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size - 3 inches
Display resolution 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 179 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $100 $230