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Canon 1D X III vs Casio EX-ZR10

Portability
50
Imaging
73
Features
85
Overall
77
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35

Canon 1D X III vs Casio EX-ZR10 Key Specs

Canon 1D X III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 819200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5472 x 2886 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1440g - 158 x 168 x 83mm
  • Revealed January 2020
  • Previous Model is Canon 1D X II
Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Launched September 2010
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Canon 1D X III vs Casio EX-ZR10 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon 1D X III vs Casio EX-ZR10, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the 1D X III (20MP) and EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the 1D X III (Full frame) and EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1D X III was revealed 9 years later than the EX-ZR10 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1D X III being a Large SLR camera and the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the 1D X III matches up vs the EX-ZR10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D X III over the Casio EX-ZR10

 1D X III EX-ZR10 
LaunchedJanuary 2020September 2010Fresher by 114 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k461kSharper display (+1639k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Canon 1D X III

 EX-ZR10 1D X III 

Common features in the Canon 1D X III and Casio EX-ZR10

 1D X III EX-ZR10 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon 1D X III vs Casio EX-ZR10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon 1D X III comes with external dimensions of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 1440 grams (3.17 lbs) while 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the 1D X III compared to the EX-ZR10.

Canon 1D X III vs Casio EX-ZR10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1D X III and EX-ZR10 is 50 and 93 respectively.

Canon 1D X III vs Casio EX-ZR10 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D X III vs Casio EX-ZR10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D X III and EX-ZR10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1D X III using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon 1D X III will provide more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher 1D X III is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 1D X III vs Casio EX-ZR10 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D X III vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D X III vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D X III Portrait photography features
Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography features
83
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1D X III
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR10
62
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers touch to focus
environment proof
great ISO range (102,400)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1D X III
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR10
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery power (2,850 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D X III Travel photography info
Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography info
66
good battery power (2,850 per charge)
environment proof
offers touch to focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
57
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D X III as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR10 as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW files
environment proof
good battery power (2,850 shots)
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
41
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D X III Vlogging details
Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging details
30
built-in touchscreen
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (5472 x 2886 pixels)
includes external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon 1D X III vs Casio EX-ZR10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D X III and Casio EX-ZR10
 Canon EOS-1D X Mark IIICasio Exilim EX-ZR10
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Casio Exilim EX-ZR10
Category Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-01-07 2010-09-20
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic X Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 102400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 819200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 191 -
Cross focus points 155 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Amount of lenses 250 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 20.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 5472 X 2886 (60p, 30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 50p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Maximum video resolution 5472x2886 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1440 gr (3.17 lbs) 176 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 158 x 168 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 2850 photographs -
Battery type Built-in -
Battery model - NP-110
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual CFexpress type B SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two Single
Price at launch $6,499 $190