Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony a1

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony a1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and a1 (50MP) and the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR100 was revealed 10 years before the a1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR100 grades vs the a1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Sony Alpha a1. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 enjoys physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony a1 has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony a1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the a1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and a1 is 92 and 61 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and a1.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR100 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony a1 will render greater detail because of its extra 38 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.