Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A68

On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony A68, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and A68 (24MP) and the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z16 was announced 6 years earlier than the A68 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z16 scores vs the A68 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 & Sony SLT-A68. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z16 offers 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) while the Sony A68 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony A68 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z16 vs the A68.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and A68 is 99 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and A68.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z16 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A68 will offer you extra detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older EX-Z16 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.