Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony A7R III

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony A7R III, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR1000 was brought out 6 years earlier than the A7R III and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up against the A7R III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Sony Alpha A7R III. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Sony A7R III Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has outer dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony A7R III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony A7R III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the A7R III.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and A7R III is 90 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and A7R III.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR1000 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A7R III will deliver more detail having its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older EX-ZR1000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.