Canon S100 vs Casio EX-ZR300

Here, we are evaluating the Canon S100 versus Casio EX-ZR300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the S100 (12MP) and EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the S100 (1/1.7") and EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The S100 was brought out 5 months earlier than the EX-ZR300 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S100 grades versus the EX-ZR300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S100 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR300. The entire galleries are provided at Canon S100 Gallery and Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon S100 has got outer dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR300 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Canon S100 versus Casio EX-ZR300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S100 vs the EX-ZR300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S100 and EX-ZR300 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and EX-ZR300.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S100 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-ZR300 will produce more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively.