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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony A7R II

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony A7R II 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 A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Revealed June 2015
  • Superseded the Sony A7R
  • Updated by Sony A7R III
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony A7R II Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z800 and Sony A7R II, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the EX-Z800 (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) possess different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z800 was revealed 5 years prior to the A7R II and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-Z800 scores versus the A7R II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Sony A7R II

 EX-Z800 A7R II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Casio EX-Z800

 A7R II EX-Z800 
RevealedJune 2015August 2010Fresher by 59 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Sony A7R II

 EX-Z800 A7R II 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z800 enjoys exterior measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony A7R II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z800 and Sony A7R II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z800 vs the A7R II.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z800 and A7R II is 96 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z800 and A7R II.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z800 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7R II will give more detail because of its extra 28MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z800 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Portrait photography camera
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
85
manual focus
excellent resolution (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Street photography features
Sony A7R II Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
81
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography information
Sony A7R II Sports photography information
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent resolution (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
not so great battery (290 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography factors
Sony A7R II Travel photography factors
65
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
62
environment sealing
excellent resolution (42MP)
not so great battery (290 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography info
Sony A7R II Landscape photography info
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent resolution (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
not so great battery (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z800
Vlogging with Sony A7R II
29
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
37
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Sony A7R II
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Sony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Sony Alpha A7R II
Category Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2010-08-03 2015-06-10
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 7974 x 5316
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 399
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124g (0.27 lb) 625g (1.38 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 98
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 3434
Other
Battery life - 290 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $150 $2,913