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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony RX1R

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
58
Overall
64

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Released June 2013
  • New Model is Sony RX1R II
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony RX1R Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony RX1R, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z450 was announced 4 years before the RX1R and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-Z450 matches up against the RX1R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Sony RX1R

 EX-Z450 RX1R 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Casio EX-Z450

 RX1R EX-Z450 
ReleasedJune 2013August 2009Fresher by 46 months
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony RX1R

 EX-Z450 RX1R 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 enjoys outside measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony RX1R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the RX1R.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and RX1R is 96 and 79 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and RX1R.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z450 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX1R will resolve more detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography factors
Sony RX1R Portrait photography factors
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
81
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/4,000s)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
66
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography features
Sony RX1R Sports photography features
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
53
megapixel count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography advice
Sony RX1R Travel photography advice
62
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
62
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery life (270 per charge)
more heavy than competitors (482 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography factors
Sony RX1R Landscape photography factors
36
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
66
manual focus
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging details
Sony RX1R Vlogging details
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
34
great max aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (482g)
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Sony RX1R
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-18 2013-06-26
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.0
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lb) 482 gr (1.06 lb)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 91
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2537
Other
Battery life - 270 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $229 $2,798