Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A500

Here is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-S200 and Sony A500, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the A500 (12MP) is fairly similar but the EX-S200 (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-S200 was manufactured 12 months later than the A500 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-S200 matches up vs the A500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S200 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S200 Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S200 enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony A500 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-S200 and the A500.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S200 and A500 is 96 and 63 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S200 and A500.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-S200 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Casio EX-S200 will offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern EX-S200 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.