Casio EX-S200 vs Sony A37

Below, we are matching up the Casio EX-S200 and Sony A37, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the A37 (16MP) is fairly similar but the EX-S200 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The EX-S200 was announced 21 months earlier than the A37 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-S200 matches up versus the A37 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S200 & Sony SLT-A37. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S200 Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-S200 has 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 A37 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-S200 and Sony A37 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-S200 and the A37.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S200 and A37 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S200 and A37.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S200 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A37 will offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-S200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.