Casio EX-100 vs Sony A7R

Following is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-100 and Sony A7R, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and A7R (36MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and A7R (Full frame) provide different sensor size.

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The EX-100 was revealed very close to the A7R which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-100 grades against the A7R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Sony Alpha A7R. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 features outer measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony A7R has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-100 and Sony A7R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-100 compared to the A7R.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and A7R is 83 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-100 and A7R.

To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-100 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A7R will offer you more detail because of its extra 24MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.