Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony WX300

Below, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony WX300, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was announced 3 years before the WX300 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-Z16 scores against the WX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z16 provides outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony WX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z16 and the WX300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and WX300 is 99 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and WX300.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX300 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.