Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony A7R II

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony A7R II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR700 was brought out 3 years before the A7R II and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR700 matches up versus the A7R II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 & Sony Alpha A7R II. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery & Sony A7R II Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR700 offers physical dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony A7R II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony A7R II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR700 against the A7R II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and A7R II is 91 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and A7R II.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR700 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A7R II will provide extra detail having its extra 26MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older EX-ZR700 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.