Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony A68

Following is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony A68, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and A68 (24MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR1000 was introduced 4 years prior to the A68 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up versus the A68 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Sony SLT-A68. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has external dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony A68 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the A68.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and A68 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and A68.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR1000 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A68 will resolve greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR1000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.