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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A7 II

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A7 II Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Introduced November 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony A7
  • Successor is Sony A7 III
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A7 II Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Sony A7 II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR10 was announced 5 years prior to the A7 II and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR10 matches up vs the A7 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Sony A7 II

 EX-ZR10 A7 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Casio EX-ZR10

 A7 II EX-ZR10 
IntroducedNovember 2014September 2010Fresher by 50 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1230k461kSharper screen (+769k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony A7 II

 EX-ZR10 A7 II 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR10 comes with physical measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony A7 II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Sony A7 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR10 and the A7 II.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and A7 II is 93 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR10 and A7 II.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR10 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7 II will produce extra detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older EX-ZR10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography features
Sony A7 II Portrait photography features
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
82
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography details
Sony A7 II Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
80
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
terrible battery life (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
environment proofing
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
terrible battery life (350 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography details
Sony A7 II Landscape photography details
41
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
terrible battery life (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7 II as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony A7 II
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Sony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Sony Alpha A7 II
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-09-20 2014-11-20
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 117
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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 grams (0.39 pounds) 599 grams (1.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 90
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2449
Other
Battery life - 350 photos
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 feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $190 $1,456