Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A7S II
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A7S II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched July 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Revealed October 2015
- Superseded the Sony A7S
- Renewed by Sony A7S III

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A7S II Overview
Below, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A7S II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

The EX-ZR100 was launched 5 years prior to the A7S II and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-ZR100 matches up against the A7S II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A7S II Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 & Sony Alpha A7S II. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery & Sony A7S II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony A7S II
EX-ZR100 | A7S II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Casio EX-ZR100
A7S II | EX-ZR100 | |||
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Revealed | October 2015 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 51 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+768k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony A7S II
EX-ZR100 | A7S II | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 has outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony A7S II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A7S II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the A7S II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and A7S II is 92 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and A7S II.
Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The EX-ZR100 features the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh trickier. The older EX-ZR100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A7S II Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Sony Alpha A7S II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Sony Alpha A7S II |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2015-10-12 |
Physical type | 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 | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4240 x 2832 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 102400 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 409600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 169 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 40.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) | 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps]) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 204g (0.45 lbs) | 627g (1.38 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 85 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2993 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 370 shots |
Battery style | - | 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 recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $300 | $2,767 |