Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony RX100 V

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Sony RX100 V, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") boast different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR1000 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the RX100 V which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR1000 grades versus the RX100 V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 enjoys external dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 versus the RX100 V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and RX100 V is 90 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and RX100 V.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR1000 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 V will resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR1000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.