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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A35

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(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
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony A33
  • New Model is Sony A37
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Sony A35

 EX-S7 A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Casio EX-S7

 A35 EX-S7 
LaunchedSeptember 2011February 2010Fresher by 19 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Sony A35

 EX-S7 A35 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A35 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography features
Sony A35 Portrait photography features
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
73
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Street photography camera
Sony A35 as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (415g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A35 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
low battery (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A35 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
58
lighter than competition (415g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low battery (440 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography factors
Sony A35 Landscape photography factors
28
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
low battery (440 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S7
Vlogging with Sony A35
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
lighter than competition (415g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Sony A35
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Sony SLT-A35
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