Casio EX-10 vs Sony RX1R II

Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-10 vs Sony RX1R II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and RX1R II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor size.

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The EX-10 was released 23 months before the RX1R II making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-10 scores versus the RX1R II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-10 offers exterior measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sony RX1R II has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-10 vs Sony RX1R II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-10 vs the RX1R II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and RX1R II is 83 and 78 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and RX1R II.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-10 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX1R II will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.