Canon SL2 vs Casio EX-Z800

Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SL2 and Casio EX-Z800, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SL2 (24MP) and EX-Z800 (14MP) and the SL2 (APS-C) and EX-Z800 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The SL2 was announced 7 years after the EX-Z800 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SL2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SL2 grades against the EX-Z800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS Rebel SL2 and Casio Exilim EX-Z800. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SL2 Gallery and Casio EX-Z800 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SL2 enjoys exterior dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z800 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SL2 compared to the EX-Z800.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL2 and EX-Z800 is 71 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SL2 and EX-Z800.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SL2 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon SL2 will offer extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent SL2 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.