Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony RX1R II

Lets look more in depth at the Casio EX-Z400 versus 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 image resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z400 was brought out 7 years earlier than the RX1R II which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-Z400 grades against the RX1R II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z400 has got external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R II has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z400 versus Sony RX1R II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z400 and the RX1R II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and RX1R II is 95 and 78 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z400 and RX1R II.

Clearly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z400 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX1R II will produce greater detail having its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.