Canon 1100D vs Casio EX-Z400

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon 1100D and Casio EX-Z400, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the 1100D (12MP) and the EX-Z400 (12MP) is relatively similar but the 1100D (APS-C) and EX-Z400 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The 1100D was released 2 years later than the EX-Z400 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 1100D matches up versus the EX-Z400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 1100D and Casio Exilim EX-Z400. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 1100D Gallery and Casio EX-Z400 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 1100D offers outer measurements of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z400 has specifications of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Canon 1100D and Casio EX-Z400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 1100D compared to the EX-Z400.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 1100D and EX-Z400 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1100D and EX-Z400.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The 1100D contains the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The younger 1100D provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.