Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony A7 II

In this write-up, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony A7 II, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the EX-Z800 (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z800 was launched 5 years earlier than the A7 II and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z800 matches up versus the A7 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 & Sony Alpha A7 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery & Sony A7 II Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z800 comes with outer measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony A7 II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z800 and the A7 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z800 and A7 II is 96 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z800 and A7 II.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z800 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7 II will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z800 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.