Casio EX-100 vs Sony A850

Below, we are analyzing the Casio EX-100 versus Sony A850, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and A850 (25MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and A850 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-100 was revealed 3 years later than the A850 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-100 scores against the A850 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Sony A850 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 has exterior measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony A850 has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-100 versus Sony A850 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-100 against the A850.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and A850 is 83 and 54 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and A850.

All in all, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-100 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A850 will deliver more detail because of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger EX-100 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.