Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A500

Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the A500 (12MP) is relatively similar but the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR100 was introduced 24 months later than the A500 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR100 matches up vs the A500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 comes with outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony A500 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the A500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and A500 is 92 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and A500.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The EX-ZR100 offers the tinier sensor which should make achieving bokeh trickier. The more recent EX-ZR100 will have an edge in sensor innovation.