Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony A7S II

Here, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony A7S II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is fairly close but the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z280 was revealed 7 years earlier than the A7S II which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-Z280 scores against the A7S II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Sony Alpha A7S II. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Sony A7S II Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 features exterior dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony A7S II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony A7S II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the A7S II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and A7S II is 96 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and A7S II.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The EX-Z280 provides the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh more challenging. The more aged EX-Z280 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.