Canon 650D vs Casio EX-100

Let's examine more closely at the Canon 650D and Casio EX-100, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the 650D (18MP) and EX-100 (12MP) and the 650D (APS-C) and EX-100 (1/1.7") use different sensor sizes.

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The 650D was revealed 17 months prior to the EX-100 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon 650D being a Compact SLR camera and the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 650D grades vs the EX-100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 650D and Casio Exilim EX-100. The full galleries are available at Canon 650D Gallery and Casio EX-100 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 650D has outer dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 575 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-100 has measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs).

Compare the Canon 650D and Casio EX-100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 650D vs the EX-100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 650D and EX-100 is 65 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 650D and EX-100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 650D with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 650D will offer you greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older 650D is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.