Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony A7 II

Here, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony A7 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) boast different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR700 was introduced 22 months prior to the A7 II making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR700 scores against the A7 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 & Sony Alpha A7 II. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery & Sony A7 II Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 features outer dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony A7 II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony A7 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR700 versus the A7 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and A7 II is 91 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and A7 II.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR700 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7 II will give you greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-ZR700 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.