Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A7

Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-S7 versus Sony A7, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and A7 (24MP) and the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-S7 was introduced 4 years earlier than the A7 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-S7 grades versus the A7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S7 & Sony Alpha A7. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-S7 Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S7 enjoys outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony A7 has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-S7 versus Sony A7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-S7 against the A7.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and A7 is 96 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S7 and A7.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-S7 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7 will provide greater detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-S7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.