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Casio EX-10 vs Sony A7 II

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Casio EX-10 vs Sony A7 II Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Launched November 2013
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Revealed November 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony A7
  • Replacement is Sony A7 III
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Casio EX-10 vs Sony A7 II Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-10 and Sony A7 II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and A7 II (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-10 was launched 12 months prior to the A7 II so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-10 matches up against the A7 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Sony A7 II

 EX-10 A7 II 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Casio EX-10

 A7 II EX-10 
RevealedNovember 2014November 2013More modern by 12 months
Display resolution1230k922kClearer display (+308k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Sony A7 II

 EX-10 A7 II 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-10 compared to the A7 II.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and A7 II is 83 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-10 and A7 II.

Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-10 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7 II will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged EX-10 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Portrait photography camera
42
manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
82
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-10
Street photography with Sony A7 II
67
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (384 grams)
80
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 Sports photography highlights
Sony A7 II Sports photography highlights
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (455 shots)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
74
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
bad battery power (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography highlights
Sony A7 II Travel photography highlights
65
great battery power (455 per charge)
includes touch to focus
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than average (384g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
61
environment proofing
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
bad battery power (350 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-10
Landscape photography with Sony A7 II
58
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (455 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
bad battery power (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging information
Sony A7 II Vlogging information
33
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average (384g)
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Casio EX-10 vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Sony A7 II
 Casio Exilim EX-10Sony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-10 Sony Alpha A7 II
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2013-11-14 2014-11-20
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS 3 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" Full frame
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 117
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 922k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 250 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.90 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384 gr (0.85 lbs) 599 gr (1.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2449
Other
Battery life 455 photographs 350 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-130A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $456 $1,456