Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony WX30

Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony WX30, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was brought out 10 months prior to the WX30 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-Z16 grades vs the WX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z16 enjoys physical 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) while the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z16 and the WX30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and WX30 is 99 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z16 and WX30.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony WX30 to deliver greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z16 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.