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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A7R

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A7R Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Later Model is Sony A7R II
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A7R Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A7R, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and A7R (36MP) and the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) posses totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR100 was released 3 years earlier than the A7R which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR100 matches up versus the A7R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony A7R

 EX-ZR100 A7R 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Casio EX-ZR100

 A7R EX-ZR100 
RevealedFebruary 2014July 2011More modern by 31 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1230k461kClearer screen (+769k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony A7R

 EX-ZR100 A7R 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 enjoys physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony A7R has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A7R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the A7R.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A7R size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and A7R is 92 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and A7R.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR100 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony A7R will produce more detail as a result of its extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR100 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography details
Sony A7R Portrait photography details
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
84
you can focus manually
excellent sensor resolution (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Street photography with Sony A7R
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (204 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (465g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography advice
Sony A7R Sports photography advice
46
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high frames per second (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
62
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
excellent sensor resolution (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (340 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography factors
Sony A7R Travel photography factors
63
lighter than competition (204g)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than competition in class (465 grams)
weather proofing
excellent sensor resolution (36 megapixels)
bad battery power (340 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography features
Sony A7R Landscape photography features
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
excellent sensor resolution (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (204g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
36
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone port
lighter than competition in class (465g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony A7R
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Sony Alpha A7R
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Sony Alpha A7R
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Released 2011-07-19 2014-02-13
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 36MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set 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
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lb) 465 grams (1.03 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 2746
Other
Battery life - 340 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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 One One
Price at launch $300 $1,898