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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony NEX-7

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-7 front
Portability
84
Imaging
63
Features
71
Overall
66

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony NEX-7 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
  • Launched February 2010
Sony NEX-7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Launched December 2011
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony NEX-7 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Casio EX-Z35 versus Sony NEX-7, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and NEX-7 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z35 was brought out 22 months before the NEX-7 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-Z35 matches up versus the NEX-7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sony NEX-7

 EX-Z35 NEX-7 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Casio EX-Z35

 NEX-7 EX-Z35 
LaunchedDecember 2011February 2010Newer by 22 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony NEX-7

 EX-Z35 NEX-7 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z35 enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony NEX-7 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z35 versus Sony NEX-7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z35 versus the NEX-7.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony NEX-7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z35 and NEX-7 is 96 and 84 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony NEX-7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z35 and NEX-7.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z35 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony NEX-7 will produce extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z35 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony NEX-7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-7 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography advice
Sony NEX-7 Street photography advice
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
76
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography information
Sony NEX-7 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
61
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery power (430 per charge)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-7 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
better than average battery power (430 shots)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-7 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (430 CIPA)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z35
Vlogging with Sony NEX-7
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
35
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Sony NEX-7
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Sony Alpha NEX-7
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Sony Alpha NEX-7
Category Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2010-02-21 2011-12-13
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 16000
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 124 gr (0.27 pounds) 400 gr (0.88 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 81
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1016
Other
Battery life - 430 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-82 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $99 $699