Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A57

Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony A57, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and A57 (16MP) and the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR100 was introduced 14 months earlier than the A57 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-ZR100 matches up versus the A57 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 & Sony SLT-A57. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery & Sony A57 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony A57 has specifications of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony A57 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the A57.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and A57 is 92 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and A57.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR100 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A57 will offer more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The older EX-ZR100 is going to be behind in sensor technology.