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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony RX1R

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
58
Overall
64

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • New Model is Sony RX1R II
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony RX1R Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony RX1R, 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-Z550 (14MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z550 was launched 4 years before the RX1R which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-Z550 matches up versus the RX1R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony RX1R

 EX-Z550 RX1R 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Casio EX-Z550

 RX1R EX-Z550 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2010Newer by 42 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony RX1R

 EX-Z550 RX1R 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 features physical measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z550 against the RX1R.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and RX1R is 95 and 79 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and RX1R.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z550 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony RX1R will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography features
Sony RX1R Portrait photography features
34
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
81
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/4,000s)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography advice
Sony RX1R Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
66
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
above average high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography information
Sony RX1R Sports photography information
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low battery life (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography advice
Sony RX1R Travel photography advice
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
62
megapixel count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery life (270 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors (482 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Landscape photography camera
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
66
has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
low battery life (270 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX1R as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
34
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (482 grams)
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Sony RX1R
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2013-06-26
Physical type Ultracompact 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 area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.0
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 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 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143g (0.32 pounds) 482g (1.06 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 91
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2537
Other
Battery life - 270 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $149 $2,798