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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
75
Features
65
Overall
71

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Revealed September 2010
Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Announced October 2015
  • Old Model is Sony RX1R
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony RX1R II Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Sony RX1R II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR10 was manufactured 6 years before the RX1R II which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR10 grades vs the RX1R II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Sony RX1R II

 EX-ZR10 RX1R II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Casio EX-ZR10

 RX1R II EX-ZR10 
AnnouncedOctober 2015September 2010More modern by 61 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k461kSharper screen (+768k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony RX1R II

 EX-ZR10 RX1R II 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR10 provides exterior measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Sony RX1R II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR10 versus the RX1R II.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and RX1R II is 93 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR10 and RX1R II.

To sum up, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR10 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony RX1R II will resolve more detail due to its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography factors
Sony RX1R II Portrait photography factors
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
85
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
great MP (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Street photography with Sony RX1R II
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
73
has a tilting screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
heavier than others (507 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
62
great MP (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect AF
focal length is fixed (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low battery power (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Travel photography with Sony RX1R II
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
59
great MP (42 megapixels)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (220 CIPA)
heavier than others (507g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography features
Sony RX1R II Landscape photography features
41
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
68
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
great MP (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
low battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR10
Vlogging with Sony RX1R II
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
34
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than others (507g)
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony RX1R II
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-20 2015-10-13
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0
Macro focusing range - 14cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lb) 507 grams (1.12 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 97
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 3204
Other
Battery life - 220 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $190 $3,300