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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A7

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
80
Overall
74

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Revealed September 2010
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • New Model is Sony A7 II
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A7 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Sony A7

 EX-ZR10 A7 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 A7 EX-ZR10 
LaunchedJanuary 2014September 2010Fresher by 40 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k461kCrisper display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony A7

 EX-ZR10 A7 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A7 size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7 Portrait photography highlights
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
82
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography factors
Sony A7 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
lighter than average in class (474 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
66
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (340 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average in class (474 grams)
environment proof
good megapixels (24MP)
low battery pack (340 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography info
Sony A7 Landscape photography info
41
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
76
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging information
Sony A7 Vlogging information
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
36
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic port
lighter than average in class (474g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony A7
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Sony Alpha A7
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Sony Alpha A7
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-09-20 2014-01-22
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 117
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 474 gr (1.04 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 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 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $190 $798