Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A37

On this page, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z35 versus Sony A37, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and A37 (16MP) and the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z35 was announced 3 years before the A37 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-Z35 scores vs the A37 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 and Sony SLT-A37. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z35 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony A37 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z35 versus Sony A37 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z35 against the A37.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z35 and A37 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z35 and A37.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z35 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A37 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z35 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.