Canon 1D MIII vs Casio EX-ZR100

Below, we are matching up the Canon 1D MIII and Casio EX-ZR100, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the 1D MIII (10MP) and the EX-ZR100 (12MP) is very close but the 1D MIII (APS-H) and EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1D MIII was unveiled 5 years earlier than the EX-ZR100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1D MIII being a Large SLR camera and the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 1D MIII scores versus the EX-ZR100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1D Mark III and Casio Exilim EX-ZR100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 1D MIII Gallery and Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D MIII features outer measurements of 156mm x 157mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 1335 grams (2.94 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR100 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Canon 1D MIII and Casio EX-ZR100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the 1D MIII against the EX-ZR100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D MIII and EX-ZR100 is 51 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D MIII and EX-ZR100.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1D MIII using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Casio EX-ZR100 will result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 1D MIII will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.