Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony RX1R

Following is a in depth review of the Casio EX-Z16 versus Sony RX1R, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z16 was launched 3 years before the RX1R which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-Z16 scores versus the RX1R for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z16 comes with physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z16 versus Sony RX1R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z16 compared to the RX1R.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and RX1R is 99 and 79 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z16 and RX1R.

All in all, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z16 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX1R will offer more detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.