Canon S200 vs Casio EX-ZR400

Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon S200 and Casio EX-ZR400, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The S200 was manufactured 13 months later than the EX-ZR400 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the S200 grades vs the EX-ZR400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S200 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR400. The entire galleries are provided at Canon S200 Gallery and Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon S200 offers external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR400 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S200 versus the EX-ZR400.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S200 and EX-ZR400 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S200 and EX-ZR400.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S200 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-ZR400 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer S200 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.