Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony RX100 VA

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Sony RX100 VA, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is relatively similar but the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR1000 was introduced 6 years before the RX100 VA and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-ZR1000 grades vs the RX100 VA with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 comes with exterior measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Sony RX100 VA in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the RX100 VA.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and RX100 VA is 90 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and RX100 VA.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR1000 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 VA will offer you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older EX-ZR1000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.