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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A7S II

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A7S II Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2015
  • Replaced the Sony A7S
  • Updated by Sony A7S III
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A7S II Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-S7 and Sony A7S II, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is pretty close but the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

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The EX-S7 was announced 6 years before the A7S II which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-S7 scores vs the A7S II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Sony A7S II

 EX-S7 A7S II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Casio EX-S7

 A7S II EX-S7 
LaunchedOctober 2015February 2010Newer by 68 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Sony A7S II

 EX-S7 A7S II 
Manual focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S7 has got physical 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) whilst the Sony A7S II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 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 time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-S7 vs the A7S II.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and A7S II is 96 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S7 and A7S II.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The EX-S7 offers the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field more challenging. The more aged EX-S7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7S II Portrait photography highlights
27
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
68
has manual focus
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography details
Sony A7S II Street photography details
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
above average high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
58
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (370 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
49
weather sealing
not so great battery pack (370 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography advice
Sony A7S II Landscape photography advice
28
manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
resolution not great (12MP)
not so great battery pack (370 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S7
Vlogging with Sony A7S II
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Sony A7S II
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Sony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-S7 Sony Alpha A7S II
Category Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2010-02-21 2015-10-12
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 1600 102400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 409600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 169
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 627g (1.38 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2993
Other
Battery life - 370 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $140 $2,767