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Canon 1100D vs Casio EX-ZR1000

Portability
67
Imaging
52
Features
45
Overall
49
Canon EOS 1100D front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Canon 1100D vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Key Specs

Canon 1100D
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 495g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
  • Revealed April 2011
  • Additionally referred to as EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50
  • Superseded the Canon 1000D
  • Renewed by Canon 1200D
Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Introduced September 2012
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Canon 1100D vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon 1100D and Casio EX-ZR1000, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Casio. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the 1100D (12MP) and EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the 1100D (APS-C) and EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The 1100D was launched 17 months earlier than the EX-ZR1000 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 1100D scores versus the EX-ZR1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1100D over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 1100D EX-ZR1000 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Canon 1100D

 EX-ZR1000 1100D 
IntroducedSeptember 2012April 2011More modern by 17 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1100D and Casio EX-ZR1000

 1100D EX-ZR1000 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon 1100D vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 1100D enjoys physical dimensions of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR1000 has measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Compare the Canon 1100D and Casio EX-ZR1000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 1100D versus the EX-ZR1000.

Canon 1100D vs Casio EX-ZR1000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 1100D and EX-ZR1000 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Canon 1100D vs Casio EX-ZR1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1100D vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1100D and EX-ZR1000.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1100D featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Casio EX-ZR1000 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged 1100D will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon 1100D vs Casio EX-ZR1000 sensor size comparison

Canon 1100D vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1100D vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1100D Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography highlights
63
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
43
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 1100D Street photography factors
Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography factors
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
68
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (255g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1100D as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Sports photography camera
51
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (700 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
50
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1100D Travel photography advice
Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography advice
53
good battery power (700 shots)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (255 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1100D as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Landscape photography camera
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (700 per charge)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
51
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1100D Vlogging advice
Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging advice
22
supports face detection focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
34
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (255g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Canon 1100D vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1100D and Casio EX-ZR1000
 Canon EOS 1100DCasio Exilim EX-ZR1000
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon EOS 1100D Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
Also Known as EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-04-13 2012-09-25
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4272 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.20 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (29.97, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps),
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495g (1.09 lbs) 255g (0.56 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 755 not tested
Other
Battery life 700 pictures 470 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E10 NP-130
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $450 $572