Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony WX1

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-Z16 versus Sony WX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is very well matched but the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") boast different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z16 was introduced 14 months after the WX1 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-Z16 matches up versus the WX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z16 enjoys outer 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) whilst the Sony WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z16 versus Sony WX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z16 versus the WX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and WX1 is 99 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and WX1.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z16 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Casio EX-Z16 will resolve greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z16 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.