Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A7
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37 Features
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78 Imaging
70 Features
80 Overall
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 50 - 25600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Announced January 2014
- Renewed by Sony A7 II

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A7 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-ZS10 and Sony A7, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and A7 (24MP) and the EX-ZS10 (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

The EX-ZS10 was released 4 years prior to the A7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZS10 scores against the A7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A7 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 and Sony Alpha A7. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZS10 Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Sony A7
EX-ZS10 | A7 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Casio EX-ZS10
A7 | EX-ZS10 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 37 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | " | Larger display (+3") |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper display (+1230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZS10 and Sony A7
EX-ZS10 | A7 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS10 has got exterior dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony A7 has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZS10 and Sony A7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZS10 versus the A7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS10 and A7 is 99 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS10 and A7.
To sum up, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZS10 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7 will show more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZS10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A7 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 | Sony Alpha A7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 | Sony Alpha A7 |
Class | Ultracompact | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2014-01-22 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | - | 50 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 117 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | () | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | - | 3" |
Screen resolution | 0k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | - | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | - | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 474 grams (1.04 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 90 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2248 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $120 | $798 |