Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony A900

Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Sony A900, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and A900 (25MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR1000 was brought out 3 years later than the A900 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up against the A900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Sony A900 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has got outer measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony A900 has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the A900.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and A900 is 90 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and A900.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR1000 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A900 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR1000 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.