Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A57

In this write-up, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony A57, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and A57 (16MP) and the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z16 was announced 24 months earlier than the A57 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-Z16 grades versus the A57 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Sony SLT-A57. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Sony A57 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z16 features external dimensions 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) whilst the Sony A57 has dimensions of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony A57 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z16 versus the A57.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and A57 is 99 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and A57.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z16 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A57 will resolve extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.