Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A9

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-S7 versus Sony A9, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and A9 (24MP) and the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) possess different sensor measurements.

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The EX-S7 was unveiled 8 years before the A9 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-S7 matches up versus the A9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S7 and Sony Alpha A9. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S7 Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S7 has got physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony A9 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-S7 versus Sony A9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S7 vs the A9.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and A9 is 96 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S7 and A9.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-S7 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony A9 will offer you extra detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older EX-S7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.