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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A57

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Sony SLT-A57 front
Portability
64
Imaging
56
Features
85
Overall
67

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A57 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
  • Revealed February 2010
Sony A57
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 618g - 132 x 98 x 81mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony A55
  • Newer Model is Sony A58
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A57 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A57, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and A57 (16MP) and the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The EX-S7 was launched 3 years earlier than the A57 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-S7 scores versus the A57 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Sony A57

 EX-S7 A57 

Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Casio EX-S7

 A57 EX-S7 
IntroducedSeptember 2012February 2010Newer by 31 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Sony A57

 EX-S7 A57 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S7 provides external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony A57 has proportions of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A57 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-S7 vs the A57.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A57 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and A57 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A57 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S7 and A57.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S7 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony A57 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-S7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A57 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A57 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A57 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A57 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
73
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography features
Sony A57 Street photography features
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
75
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S7
Sports photography with Sony A57
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
78
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S7
Travel photography with Sony A57
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A57 as a Landscape photography camera
27
manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging factors
Sony A57 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
76
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone support
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony A57 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Sony A57
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Sony SLT-A57
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S7 Sony SLT-A57
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2010-02-21 2012-09-13
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
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
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) 618g (1.36 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 785
Other
Battery life - 550 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $140 $1,000