Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony A7S

The following is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-Z550 versus Sony A7S, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the A7S (12MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z550 was brought out 5 years prior to the A7S which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z550 scores against the A7S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 & Sony Alpha A7S. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery & Sony A7S Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 has external measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony A7S has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z550 versus the A7S.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and A7S is 95 and 77 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and A7S.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z550 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Casio EX-Z550 will provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.