Canon G12 vs Casio EX-ZR1000

Here is a extended overview of the Canon G12 and Casio EX-ZR1000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The G12 was launched 20 months prior to the EX-ZR1000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G12 matches up versus the EX-ZR1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G12 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G12 Gallery and Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G12 provides physical measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR1000 has sizing of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Compare the Canon G12 and Casio EX-ZR1000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the G12 compared to the EX-ZR1000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G12 and EX-ZR1000 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and EX-ZR1000.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G12 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-ZR1000 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older G12 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.