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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A37

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
56
Features
65
Overall
59

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A37 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 A37
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.6" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony A35
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A37 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A37, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and A37 (16MP) and the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z16 was launched 20 months prior to the A37 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-Z16 matches up versus the A37 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sony A37

 EX-Z16 A37 

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Casio EX-Z16

 A37 EX-Z16 
AnnouncedMay 2012September 2010More recent by 20 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension2.6""Larger display (+2.6")
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony A37

 EX-Z16 A37 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z16 comes with outside dimensions 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 A37 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A37 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z16 vs the A37.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A37 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and A37 is 99 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and A37.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z16 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A37 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z16 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography factors
Sony A37 Portrait photography factors
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
73
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z16
Street photography with Sony A37
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
77
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z16
Sports photography with Sony A37
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
low battery life (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography factors
Sony A37 Travel photography factors
53
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
54
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low battery life (500 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography information
Sony A37 Landscape photography information
32
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small ( inches)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
64
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.6 inch)
low battery life (500 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z16
Vlogging with Sony A37
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (848 x 480 pxls)
missing mic socket
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Sony A37
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Sony SLT-A37
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Sony SLT-A37
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-09-20 2012-05-16
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size - 2.6 inch
Resolution of display 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 848x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 506 gr (1.12 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 799
Other
Battery life - 500 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $100 $522