Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A850
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A850 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
- Announced February 2010
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Launched April 2010

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A850 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A850, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and A850 (25MP) and the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and A850 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizes.

The EX-S7 was unveiled about the same time to the A850 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-S7 grades versus the A850 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A850 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S7 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-S7 Gallery and Sony A850 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Sony A850
EX-S7 | A850 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Casio EX-S7
A850 | EX-S7 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Sony A850
EX-S7 | A850 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | ![]() | April 2010 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A850 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-S7 has outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony A850 has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A850 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-S7 compared to the A850.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S7 and A850 is 96 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A850 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S7 and A850.
To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-S7 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A850 will resolve greater detail having an extra 13MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A850 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A850 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 |
Category | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2010-02-21 | 2010-04-15 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 25MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6048 x 4032 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) | 895 grams (1.97 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1415 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 880 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-80 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 2 |
Launch pricing | $140 | $0 |