Casio EX-100 vs Sony RX1R

Here is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-100 vs Sony RX1R, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and RX1R (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-100 was revealed 8 months later than the RX1R and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-100 scores vs the RX1R for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 has outer measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-100 against the RX1R.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and RX1R is 83 and 79 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-100 and RX1R.

Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-100 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX1R will produce greater detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX-100 will have an edge in sensor innovation.