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Casio EX-S200 vs Sony a3500

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(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
Sony a3500
(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  • Superseded the Sony A3000
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Sony a3500

 EX-S200 a3500 

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Casio EX-S200

 a3500 EX-S200 
ReleasedMarch 2014August 2010Fresher by 44 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Sony a3500

 EX-S200 a3500 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony a3500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S200 and a3500 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S200
Portrait photography with Sony a3500
35
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
77
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Street photography factors
Sony a3500 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Sports photography advice
Sony a3500 Sports photography advice
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
60
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery (470 shots)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Travel photography information
Sony a3500 Travel photography information
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
60
good battery (470 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (411g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Landscape photography features
Sony a3500 Landscape photography features
42
focusing manually
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (470 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Vlogging factors
Sony a3500 Vlogging factors
29
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
26
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (411g)
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Casio EX-S200 vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Sony a3500
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Sony Alpha a3500
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