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Canon 5D MIII vs Casio EX-ZR1000

Portability
55
Imaging
66
Features
74
Overall
69
Canon EOS 5D Mark III front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
53
Overall
44

Canon 5D MIII vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIII
(Full Review)
  • 22MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Replaced the Canon 5D MII
  • Replacement is Canon 5D MIV
Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Revealed September 2012
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Canon 5D MIII vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Canon 5D MIII vs Casio EX-ZR1000, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the 5D MIII (Full frame) and EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The 5D MIII was unveiled 4 months before the EX-ZR1000 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 5D MIII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 5D MIII scores against the EX-ZR1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIII over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 5D MIII EX-ZR1000 
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k461kClearer screen (+579k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Canon 5D MIII

 EX-ZR1000 5D MIII 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon 5D MIII and Casio EX-ZR1000

 5D MIII EX-ZR1000 
RevealedMay 2012September 2012Same generation
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon 5D MIII vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon 5D MIII offers exterior measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR1000 has specifications of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Look at the Canon 5D MIII vs Casio EX-ZR1000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 5D MIII vs the EX-ZR1000.

Canon 5D MIII vs Casio EX-ZR1000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIII and EX-ZR1000 is 55 and 90 respectively.

Canon 5D MIII vs Casio EX-ZR1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MIII and EX-ZR1000.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 5D MIII using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 5D MIII will show greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.

Canon 5D MIII vs Casio EX-ZR1000 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIII vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIII as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Portrait photography camera
79
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (22 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
42
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Street photography info
Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography info
57
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (950 grams)
68
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (255g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Sports photography information
Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography information
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (22 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
50
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (470 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Travel photography details
Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography details
51
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (22MP)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (950 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
great battery life (470 shots)
lighter than competitors (255g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIII as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Landscape photography camera
72
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
sensor resolution is decent (22 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery life (470 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Vlogging details
Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging details
27
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (950 grams)
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (255 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
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Canon 5D MIII vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIII and Casio EX-ZR1000
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IIICasio Exilim EX-ZR1000
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark III Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-05-22 2012-09-25
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5+ EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 22MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5760 x 3840 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 61 -
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 250 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Clear View II TFT LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.70 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps),
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 950 gr (2.09 pounds) 255 gr (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 81 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 2293 not tested
Other
Battery life 950 images 470 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I (UDMA compatible), SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two Single
Cost at release $2,780 $572