Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A7R

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z35 versus Sony A7R, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and A7R (36MP) and the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z35 was released 5 years earlier than the A7R and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-Z35 scores versus the A7R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 and Sony Alpha A7R. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z35 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony A7R has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z35 versus Sony A7R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z35 versus the A7R.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z35 and A7R is 96 and 78 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z35 and A7R.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z35 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A7R will give greater detail as a result of its extra 24MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z35 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.