Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W530
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W530 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced September 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
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Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z16 versus Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe EX-Z16 was introduced 3 months before the W530 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-Z16 matches up vs the W530 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sony W530
| EX-Z16 | W530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Casio EX-Z16
| W530 | EX-Z16 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | " | Bigger screen (+2.7") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 0k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony W530
| EX-Z16 | W530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2010 |  | January 2011 | Similar age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z16 enjoys outside 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 W530 has dimensions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-Z16 versus Sony W530 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z16 against the W530.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and W530 is 99 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and W530.
As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony W530 to resolve more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W530 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | Sony |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2010-09-20 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| 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 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focus range | 7cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | - | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 0 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 848x480 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | - | 113 gr (0.25 lb) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $100 | $269 |
