Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony RX1R II

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZS10 versus Sony RX1R II, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the EX-ZS10 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZS10 was introduced 5 years prior to the RX1R II and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZS10 grades versus the RX1R II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZS10 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZS10 features exterior measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZS10 versus Sony RX1R II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZS10 and the RX1R II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS10 and RX1R II is 99 and 78 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS10 and RX1R II.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZS10 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX1R II will give you extra detail using its extra 28MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older EX-ZS10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.