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Casio EX-100 vs Sony A7R II

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Casio EX-100 vs Sony A7R II Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Introduced February 2014
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Launched June 2015
  • Replaced the Sony A7R
  • Later Model is Sony A7R III
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Casio EX-100 vs Sony A7R II Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-100 and Sony A7R II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and A7R II (Full frame) posses totally different sensor size.

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The EX-100 was launched 16 months earlier than the A7R II which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-100 matches up vs the A7R II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Sony A7R II

 EX-100 A7R II 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Casio EX-100

 A7R II EX-100 
LaunchedJune 2015February 2014Fresher by 16 months
Screen resolution1229k922kClearer screen (+307k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Sony A7R II

 EX-100 A7R II 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-100 vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-100 provides outer measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony A7R II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-100 and the A7R II.

Casio EX-100 vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and A7R II is 83 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and A7R II.

All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-100 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony A7R II will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 30MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older EX-100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-100 vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
85
you can focus manually
amazing megapixels (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography factors
Sony A7R II Street photography factors
70
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
small sensor size (1/1.7")
81
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Sports photography camera
49
great max shutter speed (1/20,000s)
high frames per second (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (390 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
bad battery power (290 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography details
Sony A7R II Travel photography details
63
better than average battery life (390 CIPA)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
weather proof
amazing megapixels (42 megapixels)
bad battery power (290 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7R II Landscape photography highlights
53
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (390 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
bad battery power (290 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging highlights
Sony A7R II Vlogging highlights
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
37
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Casio EX-100 vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Sony A7R II
 Casio Exilim EX-100Sony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-100 Sony Alpha A7R II
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-02-06 2015-06-10
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 12MP 42MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 7974 x 5316
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 102400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 399
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 4.8 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/20000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.10 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 389 grams (0.86 lb) 625 grams (1.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 98
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 3434
Other
Battery life 390 images 290 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $572 $2,913