Casio EX-100 vs Zeiss ZX1

In this article, we will be looking at the Casio EX-100 versus Zeiss ZX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Zeiss. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and ZX1 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-100 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the ZX1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-100 matches up vs the ZX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-100 offers outside dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-100 versus Zeiss ZX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-100 and the ZX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and ZX1 is 83 and 67 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-100 and ZX1.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-100 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Zeiss ZX1 will provide greater detail due to its extra 25MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older EX-100 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.