Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony WX50

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony WX50, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was unveiled 16 months prior to the WX50 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-Z16 matches up vs the WX50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z16 provides exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony WX50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z16 and the WX50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and WX50 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z16 and WX50.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony WX50 to give extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.