Casio EX-G1 vs Sony RX1R II

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-G1 and Sony RX1R II, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) offer different sensor sizing.

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The EX-G1 was launched 6 years before the RX1R II which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-G1 grades versus the RX1R II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-G1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-G1 Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-G1 offers outside measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R II has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-G1 and Sony RX1R II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-G1 against the RX1R II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and RX1R II is 94 and 78 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-G1 and RX1R II.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-G1 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX1R II will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 30MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.