Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-ZS10

Here, we are comparing the Casio EX-100 and Casio EX-ZS10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Casio. The sensor resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the EX-ZS10 (14MP) is fairly similar but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and EX-ZS10 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The EX-100 was launched 3 years later than the EX-ZS10 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-100 matches up vs the EX-ZS10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Casio Exilim EX-ZS10. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Casio EX-ZS10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-100 comes with physical measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZS10 has sizing of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-100 and Casio EX-ZS10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-100 compared to the EX-ZS10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and EX-ZS10 is 83 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and EX-ZS10.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-100 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-ZS10 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger EX-100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.