Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony RX100 VI

Lets look a little more closely at the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony RX100 VI, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR1000 was unveiled 6 years prior to the RX100 VI and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR1000 grades vs the RX100 VI with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 enjoys outer measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 versus the RX100 VI.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and RX100 VI is 90 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and RX100 VI.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR1000 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 VI will resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older EX-ZR1000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.