Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-ZR1000

Below, we are comparing the Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-ZR1000, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the XC10 (1") and EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The XC10 was revealed 2 years later than the EX-ZR1000 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the XC10 grades versus the EX-ZR1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon XC10 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000. The full galleries are viewable at Canon XC10 Gallery and Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon XC10 features exterior dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") and a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR1000 has specifications of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the XC10 and the EX-ZR1000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the XC10 and EX-ZR1000 is 54 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XC10 and EX-ZR1000.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The XC10 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Casio EX-ZR1000 will show greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer XC10 should have an advantage in sensor tech.