Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony QX1

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Sony QX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The EX-ZR1000 was revealed 23 months prior to the QX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up against the QX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Sony Alpha QX1. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has external dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony QX1 has specifications of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Sony QX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR1000 compared to the QX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and QX1 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and QX1.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR1000 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony QX1 will provide greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR1000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.