Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon A4000 IS versus Casio EX-ZR10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and EX-ZR10 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was brought out 17 months later than the EX-ZR10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A4000 IS scores vs the EX-ZR10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS & Casio Exilim EX-ZR10. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A4000 IS Gallery & Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon A4000 IS comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR10 has specifications of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the A4000 IS compared to the EX-ZR10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A4000 IS and EX-ZR10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A4000 IS and EX-ZR10.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon A4000 IS to result in greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger A4000 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.