Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony A7S II

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-Z29 and Sony A7S II, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and A7S II (Full frame) provide different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z29 was revealed 7 years prior to the A7S II and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z29 matches up versus the A7S II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Sony Alpha A7S II. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Sony A7S II Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z29 has outside measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z29 and Sony A7S II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z29 compared to the A7S II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and A7S II is 95 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and A7S II.

Clearly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z29 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A7S II will show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.