Canon R vs Casio EX-ZS5

The following is a in depth review of the Canon R vs Casio EX-ZS5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the R (30MP) and EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the R (Full frame) and EX-ZS5 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The R was revealed 7 years after the EX-ZS5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the R matches up against the EX-ZS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R and Casio Exilim EX-ZS5. The full galleries are viewable at Canon R Gallery and Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon R has external measurements of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZS5 has proportions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Canon R vs Casio EX-ZS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the R compared to the EX-ZS5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R and EX-ZS5 is 62 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the R and EX-ZS5.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The R using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon R will produce more detail because of its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher R will have an advantage in sensor innovation.