Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 vs Casio Exilim EX-S200

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      Casio Exilim EX-S200
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 and the Casio Exilim EX-S200, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 was introduced in February 2013 and Casio Exilim EX-S200 was introduced in August 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Highlights

      • 24.3 MP Full Frame CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 25,600 Native ISO
      • 25 Focus Points (25 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 1,229k dot Fixed Screen
      • 5.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Casio Exilim EX-S200 Highlights

      • 14.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 50 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
      4. Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-S200
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 and Casio Exilim EX-S200.

      PROS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      Casio Exilim EX-S200

      •   Video Capture
      •   Large Sensor
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/4000 sec
      •   High DxO Overall Score - 93
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 482 g (1.06 lb / 17.00 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   50 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 132 g (0.29 lb / 4.66 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      Casio Exilim EX-S200

      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      Casio Exilim EX-S200

      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 over Casio Exilim EX-S200.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 vs Casio Exilim EX-S200
      Larger Sensor Full Frame vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 24.3 Megapixel vs 14.1 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 25,600 vs 3,200
      Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 vs 4320 x 3240
      RAW Support vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.0 vs f/3.2
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,229k dot vs 230k dot
      Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (optional) vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 640 x 480
      HDMI Output Mini vs
      Microphone Input vs

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      Sony RX1R II
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      Full Frame

      42.4 MP

      Sony RX1R
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      Full Frame

      24.3 MP

      Leica Q3
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      Full Frame

      60.3 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon Rebel SL1
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-S200

      Casio EX-S200
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Casio Exilim EX-S200 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 vs Casio Exilim EX-S200
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 50
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 35 mm mm vs 27 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 35 mm vs 108 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 1x vs 4x
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/22.0 vs f/5.9
      Image Stabilization vs
      Lighter 482 g (1.06 lb / 17.00 oz) vs 132 g (0.29 lb / 4.66 oz)

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      Canon SX410 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Panasonic ZS7
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C
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      Medium format

      50 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Casio Exilim EX-S200
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO25,6003,200
        Built-in Flash
        Light482 g (1.06 lb / 17.00 oz)132 g (0.29 lb / 4.66 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Casio Exilim EX-S200
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 1080640 x 480
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 has a 3.0" screen with 1,229k dot resolution and Casio Exilim EX-S200 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Camera does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic and optical viewfinder can be attached on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1.

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 features a 24.3 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 35.8 x 23.8 mm and a total area of 852 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600. Casio Exilim EX-S200 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 50 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 6000 x 3376, 3936 x 2624, 3936 x 2216, 2640 x 1760, 2640 x 1488 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Casio Exilim EX-S200 is equipped with Exilim Engine 5.0 processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3648, 2736, 2816 x 2112 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Casio Exilim EX-S200

      Casio Exilim EX-S200 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 comes with NP-BX1 battery pack with battery life of 270 shots and Casio Exilim EX-S200 comes with NP-120 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo card slot. Casio Exilim EX-S200 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1, and up to 1/2000 sec on Casio Exilim EX-S200. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.00 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Wireless connection. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/4000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1.

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 body has dimensions of 113 x 65 x 70 mm (4.45 x 2.56 x 2.76") and Casio Exilim EX-S200 body has dimensions of 100 x 55 x 18 mm (3.94 x 2.17 x 0.71"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 weighs 482 g (1.06 lb / 17.00 oz) and Casio Exilim EX-S200 weighs 132 g (0.29 lb / 4.66 oz).

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      Casio Exilim EX-S200

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      100 mm

      55 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 and Casio Exilim EX-S200

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 and Casio Exilim EX-S200 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      Casio Exilim EX-S200

      GOOD
      78
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      Casio Exilim EX-S200

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      Casio Exilim EX-S200

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      Casio Exilim EX-S200

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Large Sensor
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/4000 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      Casio Exilim EX-S200

      GOOD
      82
      •   Large Sensor
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 482 g (1.06 lb / 17.00 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 132 g (0.29 lb / 4.66 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      Casio Exilim EX-S200

      GOOD
      80
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 482 g (1.06 lb / 17.00 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 132 g (0.29 lb / 4.66 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 and Casio Exilim EX-S200 and give them scores of 65 and 49 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      Casio Exilim EX-S200

      OVERALL
      65
      OVERALL
      49

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      Casio Exilim EX-S200

      GOOD
      78
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   High DxO Overall Score - 93
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   50 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      Casio Exilim EX-S200

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/4000 sec
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      Casio Exilim EX-S200

      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      Casio Exilim EX-S200

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      Casio Exilim EX-S200

      GOOD
      70
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      Casio Exilim EX-S200

      GOOD
      73
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      Casio Exilim EX-S200

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 482 g (1.06 lb / 17.00 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 132 g (0.29 lb / 4.66 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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