Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A65

Here, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony A65, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and A65 (24MP) and the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR100 was manufactured 3 months earlier than the A65 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR100 matches up against the A65 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 & Sony SLT-A65. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 features exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony A65 has dimensions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the A65.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and A65 is 92 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and A65.

All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR100 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony A65 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively.