Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A7

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony A7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and A7 (24MP) and the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR100 was unveiled 3 years prior to the A7 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-ZR100 grades against the A7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 & Sony Alpha A7. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 has outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony A7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the A7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and A7 is 92 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and A7.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR100 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A7 will resolve greater detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older EX-ZR100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.