Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX210 IS versus Casio EX-ZR100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the EX-ZR100 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was brought out 13 months before the EX-ZR100 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX210 IS grades vs the EX-ZR100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Casio Exilim EX-ZR100. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS offers external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR100 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX210 IS versus Casio EX-ZR100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX210 IS vs the EX-ZR100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and EX-ZR100 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and EX-ZR100.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX210 IS to resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older SX210 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.