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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A850

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 front
Portability
54
Imaging
67
Features
60
Overall
64

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A850 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(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
Sony A850
(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
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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.

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Sony A850

 EX-S7 A850 

Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Casio EX-S7

 A850 EX-S7 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Sony A850

 EX-S7 A850 
LaunchedFebruary 2010April 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A850 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A850 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography factors
Sony A850 Portrait photography factors
27
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
72
focusing manually
amazing megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Street photography camera
Sony A850 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography factors
Sony A850 Sports photography factors
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A850 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
55
environment proof
amazing megapixels (25MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S7
Landscape photography with Sony A850
27
focusing manually
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
doesn't have liveview
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging details
Sony A850 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
9
can't shoot video
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Sony A850
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
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