Canon A2200 vs Casio EX-ZR1000

The following is a in-depth review of the Canon A2200 vs Casio EX-ZR1000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was manufactured 20 months earlier than the EX-ZR1000 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A2200 matches up against the EX-ZR1000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2200 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A2200 Gallery and Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon A2200 has physical dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR1000 has specifications of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A2200 versus the EX-ZR1000.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A2200 and EX-ZR1000 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A2200 and EX-ZR1000.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR1000 to result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged A2200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.