Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A7 II

Its time to examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony A7 II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z280 was brought out 6 years prior to the A7 II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-Z280 grades vs the A7 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Sony Alpha A7 II. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Sony A7 II Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 has external measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony A7 II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony A7 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z280 and the A7 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and A7 II is 96 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and A7 II.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z280 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7 II will provide extra detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.