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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
77
Features
62
Overall
71

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Launched September 2012
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Introduced September 2018
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Zeiss ZX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Zeiss. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR1000 was brought out 7 years earlier than the ZX1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR1000 scores vs the ZX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Zeiss ZX1

 EX-ZR1000 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 ZX1 EX-ZR1000 
IntroducedSeptember 2018September 2012More recent by 73 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display sizing4.34"3"Larger display (+1.34")
Display resolution2765k461kSharper display (+2304k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Zeiss ZX1

 EX-ZR1000 ZX1 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 features exterior measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Zeiss ZX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 versus the ZX1.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and ZX1 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and ZX1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR1000 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Zeiss ZX1 will render extra detail having its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older EX-ZR1000 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography features
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography features
43
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
86
you can focus manually
high MP (37MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography details
68
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (255g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
70
fully articulated screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
good ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography factors
50
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery (470 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
63
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
high MP (37 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Travel photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery (470 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (255g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
high MP (37MP)
good maximum aperture (f2)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (800g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Landscape photography camera
51
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
69
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f2)
screen larger than average (4.34 inch)
high MP (37MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging information
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging information
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (255g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
31
good maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (800 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Zeiss ZX1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Company Casio Zeiss
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Zeiss ZX1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-09-25 2018-09-27
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 37 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 7488 x 4992
Maximum native ISO 3200 51200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 255
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2-22
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 4.34"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 2,765 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255g (0.56 lbs) 800g (1.76 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC 512GB internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $572 -