Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-ZR800

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-ZR800, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the XC10 (1") and EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The XC10 was manufactured 21 months after the EX-ZR800 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the XC10 grades against the EX-ZR800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon XC10 & Casio Exilim EX-ZR800. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon XC10 Gallery & Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon XC10 has got outside measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") with a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR800 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-ZR800 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the XC10 compared to the EX-ZR800.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and EX-ZR800 is 54 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the XC10 and EX-ZR800.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The XC10 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Casio EX-ZR800 will provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The younger XC10 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.