Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A7 II
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A7 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
- Revealed February 2010
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Announced November 2014
- Previous Model is Sony A7
- Renewed by Sony A7 III

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A7 II Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony A7 II, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.

The EX-Z35 was brought out 5 years before the A7 II which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-Z35 grades vs the A7 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A7 II Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 and Sony Alpha A7 II. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery and Sony A7 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sony A7 II
EX-Z35 | A7 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Casio EX-Z35
A7 II | EX-Z35 | |||
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Announced | November 2014 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 57 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony A7 II
EX-Z35 | A7 II | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z35 has outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst 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-Z35 and Sony A7 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z35 against the A7 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and A7 II is 96 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z35 and A7 II.
Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z35 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A7 II will render extra detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z35 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A7 II Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Sony Alpha A7 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Sony Alpha A7 II |
Category | Ultracompact | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2010-02-21 | 2014-11-20 |
Body design | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 117 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 124 grams (0.27 pounds) | 599 grams (1.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 90 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2449 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-82 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $99 | $1,456 |