Canon 5D MIII vs Casio EX-ZR400

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon 5D MIII and Casio EX-ZR400, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the 5D MIII (Full frame) and EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The 5D MIII was announced 8 months earlier than the EX-ZR400 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 5D MIII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 5D MIII scores against the EX-ZR400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5D Mark III and Casio Exilim EX-ZR400. The whole galleries are available at Canon 5D MIII Gallery and Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 5D MIII features external dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR400 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the 5D MIII versus the EX-ZR400.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIII and EX-ZR400 is 55 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D MIII and EX-ZR400.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 5D MIII with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Canon 5D MIII will deliver greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older 5D MIII is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.