Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony A7R

Below is a extended review of the Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony A7R, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and A7R (36MP) and the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z550 was introduced 5 years prior to the A7R and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-Z550 scores vs the A7R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Sony Alpha A7R. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 provides physical measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony A7R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z550 versus the A7R.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and A7R is 95 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and A7R.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z550 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7R will show more detail using its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.