Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony RX1R II

Here, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony RX1R II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR1000 was released 4 years prior to the RX1R II which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-ZR1000 grades versus the RX1R II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 comes with outside measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony RX1R II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR1000 versus the RX1R II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and RX1R II is 90 and 78 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and RX1R II.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR1000 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony RX1R II will give greater detail as a result of its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR1000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.