Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony a1

In this article, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony a1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and a1 (50MP) and the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR700 was unveiled 9 years before the a1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-ZR700 scores versus the a1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and Sony Alpha a1. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 comes with external dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony a1 has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR700 against the a1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and a1 is 91 and 61 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and a1.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR700 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony a1 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 34 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older EX-ZR700 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.