Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony A700

In this article, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Sony A700, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the A700 (12MP) is fairly close but the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR10 was launched 2 years later than the A700 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR10 grades versus the A700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR10 provides outer measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony A700 has proportions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Sony A700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR10 compared to the A700.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and A700 is 93 and 58 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR10 and A700.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The EX-ZR10 includes the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder. The more modern EX-ZR10 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.