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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W830

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W830 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 W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W830 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W830, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and W830 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was unveiled 4 years prior to the W830 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z16 grades versus the W830 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sony W830

 EX-Z16 W830 
Manually focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Casio EX-Z16

 W830 EX-Z16 
RevealedJanuary 2014September 2010Newer by 40 months
Display size2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony W830

 EX-Z16 W830 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z16 comes with exterior 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) and the Sony W830 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z16 versus the W830.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and W830 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z16 and W830.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W830 to give more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography info
Sony W830 Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
38
resolution is good (20MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography highlights
Sony W830 Street photography highlights
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z16
Sports photography with Sony W830
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography information
Sony W830 Travel photography information
53
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z16
Landscape photography with Sony W830
32
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z16
Vlogging with Sony W830
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (848 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
32
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Sony W830
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-09-20 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 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 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal - 2.7 inches
Display resolution 0k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 - 122 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $100 $128