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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony A7

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
80
Overall
74

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released August 2010
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Later Model is Sony A7 II
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony A7 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Casio EX-Z800 versus Sony A7, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and A7 (24MP) and the EX-Z800 (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z800 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the A7 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-Z800 scores versus the A7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Sony A7

 EX-Z800 A7 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Casio EX-Z800

 A7 EX-Z800 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014August 2010More modern by 42 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Sony A7

 EX-Z800 A7 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z800 comes with outer measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z800 versus the A7.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony A7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z800 and A7 is 96 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z800 and A7.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z800 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A7 will render extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z800 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography features
Sony A7 Portrait photography features
35
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
82
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Street photography factors
Sony A7 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
79
screen tilts up and down
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (474 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
66
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography advice
Sony A7 Travel photography advice
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition in class (474g)
environment sealing
good MP (24 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (340 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography features
Sony A7 Landscape photography features
42
focusing manually
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging information
Sony A7 Vlogging information
29
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
36
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (474 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Sony A7
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Sony Alpha A7
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Sony Alpha A7
Category Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2010-08-03 2014-01-22
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 50 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 117
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lb) 474 gr (1.04 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 90
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 2248
Other
Battery life - 340 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-120 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $150 $798