Casio EX-Z33 vs Sony RX1R II

On this page, we will be comparing the Casio EX-Z33 and Sony RX1R II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z33 was brought out 7 years earlier than the RX1R II and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-Z33 matches up against the RX1R II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z33 features external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z33 compared to the RX1R II.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and RX1R II is 97 and 78 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z33 and RX1R II.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z33 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX1R II will give greater detail having its extra 32 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.