Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A7

Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Sony A7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and A7 (24MP) and the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) have different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR10 was unveiled 4 years prior to the A7 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR10 grades vs the A7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 and Sony Alpha A7. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR10 offers physical dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Sony A7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR10 compared to the A7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and A7 is 93 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and A7.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR10 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A7 will resolve greater detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-ZR10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.