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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A7

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS10
(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
Sony A7
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Sony A7

 EX-ZS10 A7 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Casio EX-ZS10

 A7 EX-ZS10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution1230k0kCrisper display (+1230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS10 and Sony A7

 EX-ZS10 A7 
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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Portrait photography advice
Sony A7 Portrait photography advice
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
82
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Street photography factors
Sony A7 Street photography factors
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low max ISO (0)
79
screen tilts up and down
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
lighter than competition (474 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Sports photography advice
Sony A7 Sports photography advice
32
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
66
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Travel photography information
Sony A7 Travel photography information
71
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (474 grams)
environment sealing
decent MP (24MP)
terrible battery life (340 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7 as a Landscape photography camera
33
great maximum aperture (f)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen (")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Vlogging factors
Sony A7 Vlogging factors
27
great maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
35
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone socket
lighter than competition (474 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS10 and Sony A7
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS10Sony Alpha A7
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