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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A7R

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A7R Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R II
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A7R Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-ZS10 versus Sony A7R, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and A7R (36MP) and the EX-ZS10 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZS10 was announced 4 years earlier than the A7R and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZS10 grades vs the A7R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Sony A7R

 EX-ZS10 A7R 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Casio EX-ZS10

 A7R EX-ZS10 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2011More recent by 37 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution1230k0kClearer display (+1230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS10 and Sony A7R

 EX-ZS10 A7R 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS10 offers physical dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZS10 versus Sony A7R in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZS10 compared to the A7R.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A7R size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS10 and A7R is 99 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS10 and A7R.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZS10 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A7R will deliver extra detail with its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older EX-ZS10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Portrait photography features
Sony A7R Portrait photography features
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
84
focusing manually
megapixel count high (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Street photography factors
Sony A7R Street photography factors
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
80
tilting screen
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
lighter than average (465 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZS10
Sports photography with Sony A7R
32
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
62
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count high (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (340 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Travel photography details
Sony A7R Travel photography details
71
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
70
lighter than average (465 grams)
environment proof
megapixel count high (36 megapixels)
terrible battery power (340 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZS10
Landscape photography with Sony A7R
33
fast maximum aperture (f)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count high (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R as a Vlogging camera
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
36
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
lighter than average (465g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS10 and Sony A7R
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS10Sony Alpha A7R
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 Sony Alpha A7R
Category Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-05 2014-02-13
Body design 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 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range () -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal - 3 inches
Display resolution 0k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 465g (1.03 lbs)
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 All around score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 2746
Other
Battery life - 340 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $120 $1,898