Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony A7R II

The following is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony A7R II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR800 was launched 22 months prior to the A7R II which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR800 grades against the A7R II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 and Sony Alpha A7R II. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery and Sony A7R II Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR800 provides outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony A7R II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony A7R II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR800 versus the A7R II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and A7R II is 91 and 68 respectively.

Often, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and A7R II.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR800 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A7R II will show greater detail utilizing its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR800 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.