Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony A7R

Following is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony A7R, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and A7R (36MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) come with different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR1000 was released 16 months before the A7R which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up against the A7R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Sony Alpha A7R. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has external measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony A7R has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 versus the A7R.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and A7R is 90 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and A7R.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR1000 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7R will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 20MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR1000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.