Casio EX-100 vs Sony RX1

On this page, we are matching up the Casio EX-100 versus Sony RX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and RX1 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-100 was revealed 12 months after the RX1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-100 grades against the RX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-100 provides outside measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-100 versus Sony RX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-100 against the RX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and RX1 is 83 and 79 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and RX1.

As you have seen, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-100 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX1 will give greater detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger EX-100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.