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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A6000

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
78
Overall
70

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A6000 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 A6000
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Sony A6000

 EX-S7 A6000 

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Casio EX-S7

 A6000 EX-S7 
ReleasedApril 2014February 2010Fresher by 50 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Sony A6000

 EX-S7 A6000 
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).

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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.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A6000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography information
Sony A6000 Portrait photography information
27
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
79
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography information
Sony A6000 Street photography information
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (344g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S7
Sports photography with Sony A6000
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
73
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography highlights
Sony A6000 Travel photography highlights
52
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
77
lighter than average in class (344 grams)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography features
Sony A6000 Landscape photography features
28
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6000 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
33
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (344g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Sony A6000
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Sony Alpha a6000
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