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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A7S III

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A7S III 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
  • Revealed July 2011
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Announced July 2020
  • Replaced the Sony A7S II
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A7S III Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony A7S III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the A7S III (12MP) is relatively close but the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) provide different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR100 was launched 10 years before the A7S III which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR100 scores vs the A7S III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony A7S III

 EX-ZR100 A7S III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Casio EX-ZR100

 A7S III EX-ZR100 
AnnouncedJuly 2020July 2011More modern by 109 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1440k461kCrisper screen (+979k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony A7S III

 EX-ZR100 A7S III 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 enjoys exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony A7S III has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the A7S III.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A7S III size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and A7S III is 92 and 61 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and A7S III.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR100 provides the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF trickier. The more aged EX-ZR100 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A7S III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7S III as a Portrait photography camera
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
71
you can focus manually
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography information
Sony A7S III Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (204 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
weather proof
very good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Sports photography with Sony A7S III
46
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery power (600 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
MP count low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography advice
Sony A7S III Travel photography advice
63
lighter than average (204g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
70
good battery power (600 CIPA)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
selfie friendly screen
MP count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Landscape photography with Sony A7S III
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW files
weather proof
good battery power (600 per charge)
has double storage slots
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging factors
Sony A7S III Vlogging factors
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (204 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
77
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A7S III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony A7S III
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Sony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Sony Alpha A7S III
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-07-19 2020-07-21
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS Bionz XR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 3200 102400
Maximum boosted ISO - 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 759
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.91x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 40.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 grams (0.45 pounds) 699 grams (1.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2993
Other
Battery life - 600 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
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 Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots 1 Dual
Pricing at launch $300 $3,499