Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm HS10

Lets look more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and FujiFilm HS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and HS10 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was introduced 2 years later than the HS10 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR1000 grades vs the HS10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and FujiFilm FinePix HS10. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and FujiFilm HS10 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 enjoys outside measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the FujiFilm HS10 has proportions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and FujiFilm HS10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the HS10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and HS10 is 90 and 60 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and HS10.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR1000 to show greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR1000 should have an advantage in sensor tech.