Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A37

Below, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Sony A37, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and A37 (16MP) and the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR100 was released 10 months before the A37 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR100 grades versus the A37 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Sony SLT-A37. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony A37 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Sony A37 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the A37.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and A37 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and A37.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR100 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A37 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.