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Casio EXILIM EX Z16 Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:148 gBattery life (CIPA):170 shots

Casio EXILIM EX Z16 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

4.1

Overall score

Score
4.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

90%

3.9

Technical score

10%

6.1

User score

â–¼Worse than 90% of cameras
3.9

Technical score

Technical score
3.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

28%

4.2

Sensor & Image

25%

4.4

Photo Features

18%

3.6

Video & Audio

14%

4.4

Display & Design

8%

2.5

Battery & Power

7%

2.0

Connectivity & Storage

â–¼Worse than 89% of cameras
6.1

User score

User score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

User ratings

30%

4.4

Number of reviews

Based on 17 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 99% of cameras
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Technical Specifications of camera Casio EXILIM EX Z16

Technical score
Technical score
3.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components:

28%

4.2

Sensor & Image

25%

4.4

Photo Features

18%

3.6

Video & Audio

14%

4.4

Display & Design

8%

2.5

Battery & Power

7%

2.0

Connectivity & Storage

3.9
User score
User score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

User ratings

30%

4.4

Number of reviews

Based on 17 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
6.1
Popularity
Popularity
4.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 56% of models
Popularity:
Casio EXILIM EX Z16 has a popularity score of 4.4, which is higher than 55.7% of cameras.
4.4
Value for money
Value for money
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components:

60%

4.1

Overall score

40%

10

Price

5.9
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This camera uses a sensor classified as 1/2.3"; it is smaller than the sensor in 60.5% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 38.1% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
12.1 MP
Main camera megapixels
12.1 MP
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
This camera has a sensor resolution of 12.1 MP, which is lower than that of 86.6% of cameras and equal to that of 6.9% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
1.54 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.54 µm
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.54 µm, which are smaller than those in 62.2% of cameras and the same size as those in 2.2% of cameras.
Base ISO
64
Base ISO
64
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 64 which is lower than that of 95.8% of cameras and equal to that of 3.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 1600 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 1,600
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 1,600, which is lower than that of 85.9% of cameras and equal to that of 13.2% of cameras.
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Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
1
N. of focus points
1
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <9 – >399
This camera has 1 focus points, fewer than the number offered by 95.4% of cameras and equal to the number offered by 4.6% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
â–¼ Worse than 37% of models
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.5% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
AF tracking
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 88% of cameras.
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Max video resolution
848 px
Max video resolution
848 px
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
This camera supports 848 px video recording which is lower quality than that of 90.1% of cameras and equal to that of 0.4% of cameras.
Video bitrate
?
Video bit depth
8 bit
Video bit depth
8 bit
â–¼ Worse than 12% of models
This camera supports video at 8 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 80.6% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 69.9% of cameras.
Video codecs
H.264, Motion JPEG
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Type
compact
Weight
148 g
Weight
148 g
â–² Better than 88% of models
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 148 g which is lighter than 88.5% of cameras.
Width
98.8 mm
Width
98.8 mm
â–² Better than 86% of models
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera has a width of 98.8 mm which is narrower than 85.7% of cameras and equal to that of 0.2% of cameras.
Height
59 mm
Height
59 mm
â–² Better than 82% of models
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera has a height of 59 mm which is shorter than 81.7% of cameras and equal to that of 1.5% of cameras.
Thickness
20 mm
Thickness
20 mm
★ Better than 93% of models
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera has a thickness of 20 mm which is thinner than 93.4% of cameras and equal to that of 0.7% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
170 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
170 shots
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 170 shots, which is shorter than that of 97% of cameras and equal to that of 0.7% of cameras.
Battery capacity
700 mAh
Battery capacity
700 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
This camera has a battery capacity of 700 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 88.2% of cameras and equal to those in 3.6% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
This camera does not support Wi-Fi. 47.9% of cameras include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Casio EXILIM EX Z16 vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • In-body stabilization
    Sensor-shift stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This camera supports in-body stabilization, the average camera does not.
  • 247 g lighter
    Weight
    148 g
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (148 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    148 g vs 395 g
  • 26 mm thinner
    Thickness
    20 mm
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (20 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    20 mm vs 46 mm
  • 21.1 mm narrower
    Width
    98.8 mm
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (98.8 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    98.8 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 14.9 mm shorter body
    Height
    59 mm
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (59 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    59 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • 3.22x cheaper
    Casio EXILIM EX Z16 is cheaper than the average camera (£90 vs £290).
    £90 vs £290
  • 0.01 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.0149 GB
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.07 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.0149 GB vs 0 GB
  • 3.22x cheaper
    Casio EXILIM EX Z16 is cheaper than the average camera (£90 vs £290).
    £90 vs £290
  • 247 g lighter
    Weight
    148 g
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (148 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    148 g vs 395 g
  • 26 mm thinner
    Thickness
    20 mm
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (20 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    20 mm vs 46 mm
  • 21.1 mm narrower
    Width
    98.8 mm
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (98.8 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    98.8 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 14.9 mm shorter body
    Height
    59 mm
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (59 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    59 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • In-body stabilization
    Sensor-shift stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This camera supports in-body stabilization, the average camera does not.
  • 0.01 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.0149 GB
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.07 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.0149 GB vs 0 GB
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • Lower video resolution
    Max video resolution
    848 px
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This camera records lower-resolution video than the average camera (848 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    848 px vs 1920 px
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    12.1 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (12.1 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    12.1 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 0.3 in smaller screen diagonal
    Screen size
    2.7 in
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <2.7 in – >3.2 in
    This camera has a smaller screen than the average camera (2.7 in vs 3 in). The average camera has a screen size of 3 in.
    2.7 in vs 3 in
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus (video)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average camera does.
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 160 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    170 shots
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (170 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    170 shots vs 330 shots
  • 31.3% lower user score
    User score
    6.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Casio EXILIM EX Z16
    the average camera
    Casio EXILIM EX Z16 has a lower user score than the average camera (6.09 vs 8.000).
    6.09 vs 8
  • 5.7% worse value for money
    Casio EXILIM EX Z16 has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera (5.87 vs 6.2).
    5.87 vs 6.2
  • 0.3 in smaller screen diagonal
    Screen size
    2.7 in
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <2.7 in – >3.2 in
    This camera has a smaller screen than the average camera (2.7 in vs 3 in). The average camera has a screen size of 3 in.
    2.7 in vs 3 in
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    12.1 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (12.1 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    12.1 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • 1.8 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.54 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.5 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.54 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • 4,800 ISO lower maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    1,600 ISO
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <1.6k ISO – >40k ISO
    This camera has a lower maximum sensitivity than the average camera (1600 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 3 older
    Release date
    2010
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera is older than the average camera (2010 vs 2013). The average camera was released in 2013.
    September 2010
    2,010 vs 2,013
  • 22 fewer AF points
    N. of focus points
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <9 – >399
    This camera has fewer focus points than the average camera (1 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    1 vs 23
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • No manual exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual exposure, the average camera does. 72% of cameras support manual exposure controls.
    No true manual exposure mode.
  • 26 s shorter maximum exposure
    Longest shutter speed
    4 s
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <4 s – >1.8k s
    This camera supports a shorter maximum exposure than the average camera (4 s s vs 30 s s). The average camera supports a longest shutter speed of 30 s s.
    4 s vs 30 s
  • Lower video resolution
    Max video resolution
    848 px
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This camera records lower-resolution video than the average camera (848 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    848 px vs 1920 px
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus (video)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average camera does.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • 160 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    170 shots
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (170 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    170 shots vs 330 shots
  • 420 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    700 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
    This camera has a lower battery capacity than the average camera (700 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    700 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • No HDMI output
    HDMI output
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This camera does not support HDMI output, the average camera does. 78.7% of cameras support HDMI output.

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What we like about Casio EXILIM EX Z16

  • Ultra-compact, slim, and stylish body design makes it highly portable
  • User-friendly 'Easy Mode' and simplified interface ideal for beginners
  • Lightweight build (approx. 148g) suitable for daily carry and street photography
  • Features a dedicated YouTube capture mode for easy video uploading
  • Quick shutter response and fast shutter speeds for action shots
  • USB charging capability adds convenience for charging on the go

What we don't like about Casio EXILIM EX Z16

  • Small 1/2.3-inch sensor leads to poor performance and grainy images in low light
  • Limited 3x optical zoom range (35.5-106.5mm equivalent)
  • Low-resolution 2.7-inch LCD screen (approx. 230k dots) can appear blurry
  • Significant shutter lag and slow autofocus in dark conditions
  • Lacks advanced features such as RAW support, manual exposure, and a viewfinder
  • Low video resolution (848 x 480) compared to modern standards
  • Known hardware vulnerability with the image stabilizer circuitry

Verdict

The Casio Exilim EX-Z16 is a compact budget camera launched in 2010 featuring a 12.1-megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor and a 3x optical zoom lens with a 35.5-106.5mm equivalent focal range. It includes an Exilim Engine 5.0 processor, a 2.7-inch LCD screen, and dedicated modes like 'Easy Mode' and 'YouTube Capture' for simplified operation and 640x480 widescreen video recording. Main pros include its ultra-lightweight (148g) and slim (20mm) body, making it highly portable, alongside sensor-shift image stabilization and a low minimum ISO of 64. However, it suffers from a lack of RAW support, poor low-light performance due to a slow f/2.9-5.4 aperture range, and low video resolution by modern standards.

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