Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A7

Below, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sony A7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and A7 (24MP) and the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR300 was manufactured 20 months earlier than the A7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 matches up versus the A7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Sony Alpha A7. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony A7 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sony A7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the A7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and A7 is 92 and 78 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and A7.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR300 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A7 will provide extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older EX-ZR300 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.