Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony A7S

Here is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony A7S, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and A7S (12MP) and the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) provide different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR700 was released 14 months prior to the A7S which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-ZR700 matches up vs the A7S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and Sony Alpha A7S. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery and Sony A7S Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR700 features physical measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony A7S has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony A7S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR700 versus the A7S.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and A7S is 91 and 77 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and A7S.

As you can see, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR700 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Casio EX-ZR700 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older EX-ZR700 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.