Casio EX-S200 vs Sony a1

Lets look a little more closely at the Casio EX-S200 and Sony a1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the EX-S200 (14MP) and a1 (50MP) and the EX-S200 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The EX-S200 was brought out 11 years before the a1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-S200 matches up versus the a1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S200 and Sony Alpha a1. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-S200 Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S200 has got external dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony a1 has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-S200 and Sony a1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-S200 against the a1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S200 and a1 is 96 and 61 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S200 and a1.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-S200 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony a1 will deliver extra detail having its extra 36MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged EX-S200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.