Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A560

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-S7 and Sony A560, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the A560 (14MP) is very comparable but the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-S7 was released 6 months before the A560 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-S7 grades versus the A560 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S7 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S7 Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S7 comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony A560 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-S7 and Sony A560 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-S7 vs the A560.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and A560 is 96 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S7 and A560.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-S7 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A560 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively.