Casio EX-S7 vs Sony a1
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony a1 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 50MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Sony E Mount
- 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
- Launched January 2021

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony a1 Overview
The following is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-S7 and Sony a1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and a1 (50MP) and the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

The EX-S7 was announced 12 years prior to the a1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-S7 matches up against the a1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony a1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S7 and Sony Alpha a1. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S7 Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Sony a1
EX-S7 | a1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Casio EX-S7
a1 | EX-S7 | |||
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Launched | January 2021 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 133 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+1210k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Sony a1
EX-S7 | a1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Casio EX-S7 vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S7 offers outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony a1 has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-S7 and Sony a1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-S7 vs the a1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S7 and a1 is 96 and 61 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S7 and a1.
All in all, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S7 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony a1 will deliver greater detail with its extra 38 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged EX-S7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony a1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Sony Alpha a1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Sony Alpha a1 |
Category | Ultracompact | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-02-21 | 2021-01-26 |
Body design | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 50MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 8640 x 5760 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 32000 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 133 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 9,437 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.9x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 30.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/400 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 7680x4320 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 pounds) | 737 grams (1.62 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 530 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-80 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | 1 | 2 |
Pricing at release | $140 | $6,498 |