Canon 1000D vs Casio EX-ZR10

Its time to look closer at the Canon 1000D vs Casio EX-ZR10, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the 1000D (10MP) and the EX-ZR10 (12MP) is pretty similar but the 1000D (APS-C) and EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The 1000D was launched 3 years before the EX-ZR10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 1000D grades versus the EX-ZR10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 1000D and Casio Exilim EX-ZR10. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 1000D Gallery and Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 1000D comes with external measurements of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") with a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR10 has sizing of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 1000D vs Casio EX-ZR10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 1000D against the EX-ZR10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1000D and EX-ZR10 is 70 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1000D and EX-ZR10.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1000D because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Casio EX-ZR10 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged 1000D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.