Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony A65
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony A65 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
- Released November 2011
- Replacement is Sony A68
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony A65 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony A65, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and A65 (24MP) and the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe EX-ZR700 was manufactured 15 months after the A65 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR700 scores versus the A65 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony A65 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 & Sony SLT-A65. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Sony A65
EX-ZR700 | A65 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | November 2011 | Newer by 15 months | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 921k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Casio EX-ZR700
A65 | EX-ZR700 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony A65
EX-ZR700 | A65 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR700 has got exterior dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony A65 has sizing of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony A65 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR700 vs the A65.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and A65 is 91 and 64 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and A65.
All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR700 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A65 will result in greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR700 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony A65 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Sony SLT-A65 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Sony SLT-A65 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2013-01-29 | 2011-11-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
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) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 10.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 222 gr (0.49 lb) | 622 gr (1.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 717 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 photographs | 560 photographs |
Type of battery | 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $370 | $700 |