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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A7R

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A7R 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 A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • New Model is Sony A7R II
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A7R Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sony A7R

 EX-Z35 A7R 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Casio EX-Z35

 A7R EX-Z35 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2010Fresher by 48 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony A7R

 EX-Z35 A7R 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A7R size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
84
focusing manually
resolution is amazing (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
80
tilting screen
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
lighter than others (465 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography details
Sony A7R Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
62
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
resolution is amazing (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (340 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography features
Sony A7R Travel photography features
52
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than others (465 grams)
environment proofing
resolution is amazing (36 megapixels)
bad battery pack (340 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography details
Sony A7R Landscape photography details
28
you can focus manually
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is amazing (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
36
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
lighter than others (465g)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Sony A7R
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Sony Alpha A7R
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Sony Alpha A7R
Category Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-02-21 2014-02-13
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 36MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lbs) 465 gr (1.03 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 2746
Other
Battery life - 340 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 1 1
Retail price $99 $1,898