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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony a3500

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(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
  • Released February 2010
Sony a3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony A3000
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony a3500 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-S7 vs Sony a3500, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The EX-S7 was launched 5 years earlier than the a3500 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-S7 grades vs the a3500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Sony a3500

 EX-S7 a3500 

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Casio EX-S7

 a3500 EX-S7 
IntroducedMarch 2014February 2010More modern by 49 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Sony a3500

 EX-S7 a3500 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-S7 enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-S7 and the a3500.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony a3500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S7 and a3500 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S7 and a3500.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-S7 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony a3500 will render more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged EX-S7 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography factors
Sony a3500 Portrait photography factors
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography information
Sony a3500 Street photography information
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography factors
Sony a3500 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
60
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery (470 shots)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S7
Travel photography with Sony a3500
52
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
great battery (470 per charge)
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (411g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S7
Landscape photography with Sony a3500
28
you can focus manually
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (470 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S7
Vlogging with Sony a3500
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
26
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (411g)
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Sony a3500
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Sony Alpha a3500
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S7 Sony Alpha a3500
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-02-21 2014-03-21
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 BIONZ image
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 1600 16000
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 411 grams (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 470 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $140 $398