Canon M10 vs Casio EX-Z800

The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon M10 and Casio EX-Z800, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the M10 (18MP) and EX-Z800 (14MP) and the M10 (APS-C) and EX-Z800 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The M10 was launched 5 years after the EX-Z800 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the M10 matches up against the EX-Z800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M10 and Casio Exilim EX-Z800. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon M10 Gallery and Casio EX-Z800 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon M10 has external measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z800 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Canon M10 and Casio EX-Z800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the M10 compared to the EX-Z800.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M10 and EX-Z800 is 88 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M10 and EX-Z800.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M10 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon M10 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent M10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.