Canon 100D vs Casio EX-ZR100

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon 100D and Casio EX-ZR100, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the 100D (18MP) and EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the 100D (APS-C) and EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The 100D was unveiled 2 years later than the EX-ZR100 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon 100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 100D matches up versus the EX-ZR100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 100D and Casio Exilim EX-ZR100. The full galleries are provided at Canon 100D Gallery and Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 100D has got exterior dimensions of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR100 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the 100D against the EX-ZR100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 100D and EX-ZR100 is 73 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 100D and EX-ZR100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 100D using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 100D will offer you more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger 100D is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.