Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W380

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony W380, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was brought out 9 months later than the W380 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z16 scores against the W380 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z16 comes with physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony W380 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z16 and the W380.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and W380 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and W380.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W380 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent EX-Z16 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.