Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A35
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A35 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2010
(Full Review)

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A35 Overview
Here is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A35, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and A35 (16MP) and the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

The EX-S7 was unveiled 19 months before the A35 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-S7 grades versus the A35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A35 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S7 & Sony SLT-A35. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S7 Gallery & Sony A35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Sony A35
EX-S7 | A35 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Casio EX-S7
A35 | EX-S7 | |||
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Launched | September 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 19 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Sony A35
EX-S7 | A35 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S7 comes with external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony A35 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A35 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-S7 compared to the A35.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and A35 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S7 and A35.
All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-S7 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A35 will provide you with more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older EX-S7 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A35 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Sony SLT-A35 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Sony SLT-A35 |
Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2010-02-21 | 2011-09-20 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) | 415 gr (0.91 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 763 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 440 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-80 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $140 | $598 |