Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II vs Casio Exilim EX-Z450

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II and the Casio Exilim EX-Z450, 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-RX1R II was introduced in October 2015 and Casio Exilim EX-Z450 was introduced in August 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Highlights

      • 42.4 MP Full Frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 50 - 25,600 Native ISO
      • 25 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 1,229k dot Tilting Screen
      • 2,359k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 5.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Highlights

      • 12 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      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-RX1R II and Casio Exilim EX-Z450.

      PROS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II

      Casio Exilim EX-Z450

      •   Video Capture
      •   Large Sensor
      •   High Resolution Sensor - 42.4 Megapixel
      •   50 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,359k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/4000 sec
      •   High DxO Overall Score - 97
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 128 g (0.28 lb / 4.52 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II

      Casio Exilim EX-Z450

      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   Low USB Speed
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   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-RX1R II

      Casio Exilim EX-Z450

      •   Price
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   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
      •   Weight - 507 g (1.12 lb / 17.88 oz)
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II over Casio Exilim EX-Z450.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II vs Casio Exilim EX-Z450
      Larger Sensor Full Frame vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 42.4 Megapixel vs 12 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 50 vs 64
      Higher Native ISO 25,600 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 7952 x 5304 vs 4000 x 3000
      RAW Support vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.0 vs f/2.6
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/2.0 vs f/5.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance 24 cm vs 50 cm
      Screen Type Tilting vs Fixed
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,229k dot vs 230k dot
      Viewfinder Electronic vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 1/2 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/1000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Average Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
      Higher USB Speed USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) vs USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs
      Microphone Input vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-Z450

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Casio Exilim EX-Z450 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II vs Casio Exilim EX-Z450
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 35 mm mm vs 28 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 35 mm vs 112 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 1x vs 4x
      Min Macro Focus Distance 14 cm vs 10 cm
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps vs 10.0 fps
      Built-in Flash vs
      Lighter 507 g (1.12 lb / 17.88 oz) vs 128 g (0.28 lb / 4.52 oz)

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      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-RX1R II Casio Exilim EX-Z450
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO5064
        High Native ISO25,6001,600
      WEAKNESSES Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Casio Exilim EX-Z450
        Timelapse Recording
        No Image Stabilization
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II and Casio Exilim EX-Z450 have 3.0" screens with 1,229k dot and 230k dot resolutions respectively. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Casio Exilim EX-Z450 has a Fixed screen

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      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II with Tilting screen


      Electronic Viewfinder on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,359k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Casio Exilim EX-Z450.

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II features a 42.4 megapixel Full Frame BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 35.9 x 24 mm and a total area of 861.6 mm2. Its native ISO range is 50 - 25,600 and expands to 50 - 102,400 in boosted mode. Casio Exilim EX-Z450 features a 12 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 64 - 1,600.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

      Photography Features

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II is equipped with BIONZ X processor and can take pictures up to 7952 x 5304 resolution. Casio Exilim EX-Z450 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2656, 4000 x 2240, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      No Low-Pass Filter on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      NFC on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II comes with NP-BX1 battery pack with battery life of 220 shots and Casio Exilim EX-Z450 comes with NP-40 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo card slot. Casio Exilim EX-Z450 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Casio Exilim EX-Z450 has CCD electronic shutter and mechanical shutter Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II, and up to 1/1000 sec on Casio Exilim EX-Z450. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps. Casio Exilim EX-Z450 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


      Flash

      Casio Exilim EX-Z450 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 3.00 m. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Shoe Mount. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/4000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II.

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II body has dimensions of 113 x 65 x 72 mm (4.45 x 2.56 x 2.83") and Casio Exilim EX-Z450 body has dimensions of 81 x 56 x 21 mm (3.19 x 2.2 x 0.83"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II weighs 507 g (1.12 lb / 17.88 oz) and Casio Exilim EX-Z450 weighs 128 g (0.28 lb / 4.52 oz).

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II

      Casio Exilim EX-Z450

      113 mm

      65 mm

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      81 mm

      56 mm

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      56 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II and Casio Exilim EX-Z450

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II and Casio Exilim EX-Z450 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-RX1R II

      Casio Exilim EX-Z450

      GOOD
      80
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II

      Casio Exilim EX-Z450

      GOOD
      74
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,359k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      42
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II

      Casio Exilim EX-Z450

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,359k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      53
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II

      Casio Exilim EX-Z450

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Large Sensor
      •   25 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
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II

      Casio Exilim EX-Z450

      GOOD
      84
      •   Large Sensor
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 507 g (1.12 lb / 17.88 oz)
      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 128 g (0.28 lb / 4.52 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II

      Casio Exilim EX-Z450

      GOOD
      80
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 507 g (1.12 lb / 17.88 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 128 g (0.28 lb / 4.52 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II and Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and give them scores of 75 and 39 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-RX1R II

      Casio Exilim EX-Z450

      OVERALL
      75
      OVERALL
      39

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II

      Casio Exilim EX-Z450

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Large Sensor
      •   High Resolution Sensor - 42.4 Megapixel
      •   50 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   High DxO Overall Score - 97
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II

      Casio Exilim EX-Z450

      GOOD
      73
      •   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
      BAD
      29
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II

      Casio Exilim EX-Z450

      BAD
      33
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Webcam Functionality
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II

      Casio Exilim EX-Z450

      GOOD
      83
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II

      Casio Exilim EX-Z450

      GOOD
      78
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,359k dot
      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II

      Casio Exilim EX-Z450

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      17
      •   Low USB Speed
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   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-RX1R II

      Casio Exilim EX-Z450

      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 507 g (1.12 lb / 17.88 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 128 g (0.28 lb / 4.52 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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