Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony A7R

Below, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony A7R, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and A7R (36MP) and the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR700 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the A7R so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-ZR700 matches up vs the A7R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 & Sony Alpha A7R. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery & Sony A7R Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR700 has outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR700 compared to the A7R.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and A7R is 91 and 78 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and A7R.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR700 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A7R will show greater detail having an extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR700 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.