Canon 50D vs Casio EX-ZR400

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon 50D and Casio EX-ZR400, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the 50D (15MP) and the EX-ZR400 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the 50D (APS-C) and EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The 50D was brought out 5 years prior to the EX-ZR400 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 50D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 50D scores vs the EX-ZR400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 50D and Casio Exilim EX-ZR400. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 50D Gallery and Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 50D comes with outside measurements of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR400 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 50D versus the EX-ZR400.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 50D and EX-ZR400 is 57 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 50D and EX-ZR400.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 50D featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Casio EX-ZR400 will resolve greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older 50D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.