Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony a1

On this page, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony a1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and a1 (50MP) and the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z280 was brought out 12 years before the a1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z280 grades versus the a1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Sony Alpha a1. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z280 offers physical 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) and the Sony a1 has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony a1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z280 and the a1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and a1 is 96 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and a1.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z280 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony a1 will give extra detail having its extra 38MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.