Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A6000
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A6000 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
- Released February 2010
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
- Released April 2014
- Older Model is Sony NEX-6
- Updated by Sony A6300
Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A6000 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Casio EX-S7 versus Sony A6000, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe EX-S7 was revealed 5 years earlier than the A6000 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-S7 scores versus the A6000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A6000 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S7 & Sony Alpha a6000. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S7 Gallery & Sony A6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Sony A6000
EX-S7 | A6000 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Casio EX-S7
A6000 | EX-S7 | |||
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Released | April 2014 | February 2010 | Fresher by 50 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Sony A6000
EX-S7 | A6000 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S7 has got external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony A6000 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-S7 versus Sony A6000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S7 versus the A6000.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S7 and A6000 is 96 and 85 respectively.
Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S7 and A6000.
As you can see, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-S7 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A6000 will offer greater detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older EX-S7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A6000 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Sony Alpha a6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Sony Alpha a6000 |
Category | Ultracompact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2010-02-21 | 2014-04-23 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 179 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 11.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 pounds) | 344 grams (0.76 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1347 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 360 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-80 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $140 | $548 |