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Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A9

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A9 Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2010
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Refreshed by Sony A9 II
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Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A9 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A9, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S200 (14MP) and A9 (24MP) and the EX-S200 (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-S200 was launched 7 years prior to the A9 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-S200 grades vs the A9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Sony A9

 EX-S200 A9 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Casio EX-S200

 A9 EX-S200 
IntroducedApril 2017August 2010More recent by 81 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1440k230kCrisper display (+1210k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Sony A9

 EX-S200 A9 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S200 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony A9 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-S200 versus the A9.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S200 and A9 is 96 and 65 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S200 and A9.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-S200 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A9 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older EX-S200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A9 Portrait photography highlights
34
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
83
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Street photography advice
Sony A9 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S200
Sports photography with Sony A9
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
86
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery (650 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Travel photography details
Sony A9 Travel photography details
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
73
good battery (650 CIPA)
weather proof
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A9 as a Landscape photography camera
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
85
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proof
good battery (650 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A9 as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
36
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
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Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Sony A9
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Sony Alpha A9
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-S200 Sony Alpha A9
Class Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-08-03 2017-04-19
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 51200
Maximum boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 693
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 132 grams (0.29 lbs) 673 grams (1.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 92
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 3517
Other
Battery life - 650 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-120 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Single Two
Cost at launch $0 $4,498