Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-ZR400

Below is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-10 and Casio EX-ZR400, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Casio. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The EX-10 was brought out 10 months later than the EX-ZR400 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-10 matches up against the EX-ZR400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR400. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-10 comes with physical dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR400 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-10 against the EX-ZR400.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and EX-ZR400 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-10 and EX-ZR400.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-10 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Casio EX-ZR400 will give you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent EX-10 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.