Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony A9

Following is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony A9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and A9 (24MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR1000 was introduced 5 years before the A9 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR1000 grades versus the A9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Sony Alpha A9. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Sony A9 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 enjoys external measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony A9 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the A9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and A9 is 90 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and A9.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR1000 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A9 will provide you with more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR1000 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.