Casio EX-10 vs Sony A7

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-10 vs Sony A7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and A7 (24MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and A7 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-10 was released 2 months prior to the A7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-10 matches up against the A7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Sony Alpha A7. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-10 has got outside measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

See the Casio EX-10 vs Sony A7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-10 against the A7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and A7 is 83 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-10 and A7.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-10 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony A7 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.