Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A7R

Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony A7R, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and A7R (36MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR15 was launched 3 years earlier than the A7R and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR15 grades against the A7R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 & Sony Alpha A7R. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery & Sony A7R Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony A7R in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the A7R.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and A7R is 93 and 78 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and A7R.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR15 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A7R will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 20MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older EX-ZR15 will be behind in sensor technology.