Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony RX1R II

Below, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony RX1R II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR400 was introduced 3 years prior to the RX1R II which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-ZR400 matches up versus the RX1R II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony RX1R II has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony RX1R II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the RX1R II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and RX1R II is 92 and 78 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and RX1R II.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR400 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX1R II will offer extra detail using its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR400 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.