Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A700

Its time to look more in depth at the Casio EX-S200 versus Sony A700, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the A700 (12MP) is very comparable but the EX-S200 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-S200 was launched 2 years later than the A700 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-S200 grades against the A700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S200 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-S200 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S200 has exterior measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony A700 has measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S200 versus Sony A700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-S200 vs the A700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S200 and A700 is 96 and 58 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S200 and A700.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-S200 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Casio EX-S200 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent EX-S200 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.