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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A7S

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A7S 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
  • Introduced February 2010
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Renewed by Sony A7S II
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A7S Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony A7S, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the A7S (12MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z35 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the A7S which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-Z35 matches up versus the A7S for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sony A7S

 EX-Z35 A7S 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Casio EX-Z35

 A7S EX-Z35 
IntroducedApril 2014February 2010More modern by 50 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony A7S

 EX-Z35 A7S 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z35 has got external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony A7S has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony A7S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z35 vs the A7S.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A7S size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and A7S is 96 and 77 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z35 and A7S.

All in all, both cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The EX-Z35 offers the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF trickier. The more aged EX-Z35 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography features
Sony A7S Portrait photography features
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
68
has manual focus
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography highlights
Sony A7S Street photography highlights
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
76
tilting screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (489g)
great ISO range (409,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7S as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
low battery pack (360 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography advice
Sony A7S Travel photography advice
52
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
lighter than competitors (489g)
environment proofing
low battery pack (360 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7S as a Landscape photography camera
28
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
66
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (409,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
low battery pack (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging highlights
Sony A7S Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
34
supports face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone support
lighter than competitors (489g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Sony A7S
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Sony Alpha A7S
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Sony Alpha A7S
Class Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-02-21 2014-04-06
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 3200 409600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
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) 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124g (0.27 lbs) 489g (1.08 lbs)
Physical 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 score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 3702
Other
Battery life - 360 images
Battery style - 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 feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $99 $1,998