Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony RX1

Following is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-Z35 versus Sony RX1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) use different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z35 was introduced 4 years before the RX1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-Z35 grades versus the RX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z35 comes with external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z35 versus Sony RX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z35 versus the RX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and RX1 is 96 and 79 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z35 and RX1.

To sum up, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z35 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1 will offer greater detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z35 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.