Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W370
99 Imaging
35 Features
19 Overall
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94 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W370 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sony W370
EX-Z16 | W370 | |||
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Revealed | September 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 9 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Casio EX-Z16
W370 | EX-Z16 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | " | Bigger screen (+3") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony W370
EX-Z16 | W370 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W370 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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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 |