Casio EX-100 vs Sony A77

Here, we are looking at the Casio EX-100 and Sony A77, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and A77 (24MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and A77 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The EX-100 was announced 2 years later than the A77 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-100 matches up versus the A77 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Sony SLT-A77. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Sony A77 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 offers exterior dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sony A77 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-100 against the A77.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and A77 is 83 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-100 and A77.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-100 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A77 will give you extra detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern EX-100 provides an advantage in sensor tech.