Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony RX1R II

Following is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony RX1R II, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) possess different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z35 was launched 6 years before the RX1R II which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-Z35 matches up versus the RX1R II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z35 provides physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony RX1R II has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z35 compared to the RX1R II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and RX1R II is 96 and 78 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z35 and RX1R II.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z35 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX1R II will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z35 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.