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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony RX1R

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Newer Model is Sony RX1R II
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony RX1R Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-ZS10 and Sony RX1R, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the EX-ZS10 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) offer different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZS10 was announced 3 years prior to the RX1R which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-ZS10 grades versus the RX1R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Sony RX1R

 EX-ZS10 RX1R 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Casio EX-ZS10

 RX1R EX-ZS10 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2011More modern by 30 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution1229k0kClearer display (+1229k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS10 and Sony RX1R

 EX-ZS10 RX1R 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS10 features external measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZS10 compared to the RX1R.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS10 and RX1R is 99 and 79 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS10 and RX1R.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZS10 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony RX1R will provide you with more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZS10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
82
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZS10
Street photography with Sony RX1R
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
66
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
above average high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Sports photography features
Sony RX1R Sports photography features
32
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Travel photography advice
Sony RX1R Travel photography advice
71
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
62
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
more heavy than average in class (482 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZS10
Landscape photography with Sony RX1R
33
great max aperture (f)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
66
you can focus manually
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS10
Vlogging with Sony RX1R
27
great max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
34
fast max aperture (f2.0)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (482g)
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS10 and Sony RX1R
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2013-06-26
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 35mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/2.0
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing - 3"
Resolution of screen 0k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed - 30 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 482 gr (1.06 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 91
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2537
Other
Battery life - 270 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $120 $2,798