Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A7S

Lets examine more closely at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony A7S, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and A7S (12MP) and the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR300 was brought out 22 months prior to the A7S making 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 A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR300 matches up versus the A7S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 & Sony Alpha A7S. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery & Sony A7S Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 has external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony A7S has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the A7S.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and A7S is 92 and 77 respectively.

Normally, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and A7S.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR300 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Casio EX-ZR300 will give more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older EX-ZR300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.