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Casio EX-10 vs Sony A7R

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Casio EX-10 vs Sony A7R Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Released November 2013
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Renewed by Sony A7R II
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-10 vs Sony A7R Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-10 and Sony A7R, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and A7R (36MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and A7R (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-10 was unveiled 3 months prior to the A7R which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-10 grades against the A7R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Sony A7R

 EX-10 A7R 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
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Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Casio EX-10

 A7R EX-10 
Screen resolution1230k922kSharper screen (+308k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Sony A7R

 EX-10 A7R 
IntroducedNovember 2013February 2014Similar generation
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-10 has external dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sony A7R has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-10 against the A7R.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony A7R size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and A7R is 83 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-10 and A7R.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-10 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A7R will offer greater detail having an extra 24MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 Portrait photography details
Sony A7R Portrait photography details
42
manual focus
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
84
you can focus manually
megapixel count amazing (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 Street photography factors
Sony A7R Street photography factors
67
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (384g)
80
screen tilts
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
lighter than others (465g)
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 Sports photography highlights
Sony A7R Sports photography highlights
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
good battery pack (455 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
62
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count amazing (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather proof
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (340 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography highlights
Sony A7R Travel photography highlights
65
good battery pack (455 per charge)
supports touch focus
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competitors in class (384 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
70
lighter than others (465 grams)
weather proof
megapixel count amazing (36 megapixels)
bad battery life (340 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-10
Landscape photography with Sony A7R
58
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (455 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count amazing (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
bad battery life (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging highlights
Sony A7R Vlogging highlights
33
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (384g)
36
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic support
lighter than others (465 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Casio EX-10 vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Sony A7R
 Casio Exilim EX-10Sony Alpha A7R
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-10 Sony Alpha A7R
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2013-11-14 2014-02-13
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 dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 4.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 922k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 250 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.90 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384g (0.85 pounds) 465g (1.03 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 2746
Other
Battery life 455 photographs 340 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 1 1
Pricing at release $456 $1,898