Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A99

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z35 versus Sony A99, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and A99 (24MP) and the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z35 was launched 3 years prior to the A99 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-Z35 grades versus the A99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 & Sony SLT-A99. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z35 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony A99 has sizing of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z35 vs the A99.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z35 and A99 is 96 and 57 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z35 and A99.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z35 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A99 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z35 is going to be behind in sensor technology.