Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-ZR1000

Here, we will be looking at the Casio EX-100 versus Casio EX-ZR1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are produced by Casio. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The EX-100 was unveiled 17 months after the EX-ZR1000 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-100 scores against the EX-ZR1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-100 enjoys physical dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR1000 has measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-100 vs the EX-ZR1000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and EX-ZR1000 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-100 and EX-ZR1000.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-100 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Casio EX-ZR1000 will give you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher EX-100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.