Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A7

The following is a extensive review of the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony A7, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and A7 (24MP) and the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) use different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z35 was manufactured 4 years before the A7 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-Z35 scores versus the A7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 and Sony Alpha A7. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z35 provides physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony A7 has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony A7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z35 against the A7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and A7 is 96 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z35 and A7.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z35 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A7 will provide extra detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z35 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.