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Canon 1D vs Casio EX-ZR400

Portability
50
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43
Canon EOS-1D front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Canon 1D vs Casio EX-ZR400 Key Specs

Canon 1D
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1585g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Launched December 2001
  • Updated by Canon 1D MII
Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon 1D vs Casio EX-ZR400 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon 1D and Casio EX-ZR400, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1D (4MP) and EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the 1D (APS-H) and EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The 1D was revealed 12 years earlier than the EX-ZR400 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1D being a Large SLR camera and the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 1D matches up vs the EX-ZR400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D over the Casio EX-ZR400

 1D EX-ZR400 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Canon 1D

 EX-ZR400 1D 
LaunchedJanuary 2013December 2001Newer by 135 months
Screen size3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution461k120kCrisper screen (+341k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1D and Casio EX-ZR400

 1D EX-ZR400 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon 1D vs Casio EX-ZR400 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D has physical measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR400 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the 1D against the EX-ZR400.

Canon 1D vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D and EX-ZR400 is 50 and 92 respectively.

Canon 1D vs Casio EX-ZR400 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D vs Casio EX-ZR400 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D and EX-ZR400.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1D with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Casio EX-ZR400 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 1D will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 1D vs Casio EX-ZR400 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D Portrait photography info
Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography info
52
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
saves RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (4MP)
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1D
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
48
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
saves RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (1,585 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D Sports photography features
Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography features
50
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (4 megapixels)
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max frames per second high (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 1D
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
38
weather proof
more heavy than competitors (1,585 grams)
low megapixels (4MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography factors
49
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
saves RAW files
weather proof
tiny screen (2")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (4 megapixels)
52
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZR400 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Canon 1D vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D and Casio EX-ZR400
 Canon EOS-1DCasio Exilim EX-ZR400
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon EOS-1D Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
Category Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2001-12-13 2013-01-29
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-H 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 28.7 x 19.1mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 548.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 4MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 2464 x 1648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 45 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2" 3"
Resolution of display 120 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 30.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.70 m
Flash modes External Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 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 None 1920x1080
Video data format - H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1585g (3.49 pounds) 205g (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 500 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $4,899 $0