Canon 1D X vs Casio EX-Z800

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon 1D X vs Casio EX-Z800, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the 1D X (18MP) and EX-Z800 (14MP) and the 1D X (Full frame) and EX-Z800 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The 1D X was revealed 15 months after the EX-Z800 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1D X being a Large SLR camera and the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 1D X grades against the EX-Z800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1D X and Casio Exilim EX-Z800. The full galleries are provided at Canon 1D X Gallery and Casio EX-Z800 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D X features outside dimensions of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") and a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z800 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 1D X vs Casio EX-Z800 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the 1D X versus the EX-Z800.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D X and EX-Z800 is 50 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D X and EX-Z800.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1D X having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon 1D X will show greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer 1D X provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.