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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony A57

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Sony SLT-A57 front
Portability
64
Imaging
57
Features
85
Overall
68

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony A57 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony A57
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 618g - 132 x 98 x 81mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Superseded the Sony A55
  • Newer Model is Sony A58
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony A57 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony A57, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the A57 (16MP) is relatively similar but the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR700 was introduced 5 months after the A57 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR700 grades vs the A57 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Sony A57

 EX-ZR700 A57 
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 A57 EX-ZR700 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony A57

 EX-ZR700 A57 
IntroducedJanuary 2013September 2012Similar age
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 comes with external 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) whilst the Sony A57 has proportions of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony A57 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR700 and the A57.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony A57 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and A57 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony A57 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and A57.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The EX-ZR700 provides the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony A57 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony A57 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony A57 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Portrait photography with Sony A57
43
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
74
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Street photography camera
Sony A57 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (222g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
75
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A57 as a Sports photography camera
50
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (470 CIPA)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
78
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A57 as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than others in class (222g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A57 as a Landscape photography camera
51
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery life (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging features
Sony A57 Vlogging features
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
77
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony A57 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony A57
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Sony SLT-A57
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Sony SLT-A57
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2013-01-29 2012-09-13
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 lbs) 618g (1.36 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 785
Other
Battery life 470 photographs 550 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $370 $1,000