Casio EX-S200 vs Sony a3500
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Casio EX-S200 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
- Introduced August 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Released March 2014
- Superseded the Sony A3000
Casio EX-S200 vs Sony a3500 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-S200 and Sony a3500, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the EX-S200 (14MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the EX-S200 (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe EX-S200 was launched 4 years earlier than the a3500 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-S200 matches up versus the a3500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-S200 vs Sony a3500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S200 and Sony Alpha a3500. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S200 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Sony a3500
EX-S200 | a3500 |
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Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Casio EX-S200
a3500 | EX-S200 | |||
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Released | March 2014 | August 2010 | Fresher by 44 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Sony a3500
EX-S200 | a3500 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-S200 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S200 has got exterior dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-S200 and Sony a3500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-S200 versus the a3500.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S200 and a3500 is 96 and 69 respectively.
Casio EX-S200 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S200 and a3500.
All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-S200 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony a3500 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older EX-S200 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Casio EX-S200 vs Sony a3500 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S200 | Sony Alpha a3500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S200 | Sony Alpha a3500 |
Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2010-08-03 | 2014-03-21 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | BIONZ image |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5456 x 3632 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 132 gr (0.29 lb) | 411 gr (0.91 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 470 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-120 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $398 |