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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A7 II

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A7 II Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(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
Sony A7 II
(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
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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.

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sony A7 II

 EX-Z35 A7 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Casio EX-Z35

 A7 II EX-Z35 
AnnouncedNovember 2014February 2010Newer by 57 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony A7 II

 EX-Z35 A7 II 
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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A7 II size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography features
Sony A7 II Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
82
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography features
Sony A7 II Street photography features
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
80
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography advice
Sony A7 II Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
74
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
not so great battery pack (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography info
Sony A7 II Travel photography info
52
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
weather sealing
resolution is good (24MP)
not so great battery pack (350 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography info
Sony A7 II Landscape photography info
28
you can focus manually
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
not so great battery pack (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z35
Vlogging with Sony A7 II
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
36
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Sony A7 II
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Sony Alpha A7 II
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