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Canon N vs Casio EX-ZR1000

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Canon N vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released January 2013
Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Announced September 2012
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Canon N vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon N versus Casio EX-ZR1000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Casio. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the N (12MP) and EX-ZR1000 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The N was manufactured 4 months after the EX-ZR1000 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the N grades against the EX-ZR1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 N EX-ZR1000 
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Canon N

 EX-ZR1000 N 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon N and Casio EX-ZR1000

 N EX-ZR1000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013September 2012Similar age
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display resolution461k461kSame display resolution

Canon N vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon N offers physical dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR1000 has sizing of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon N versus Casio EX-ZR1000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the N vs the EX-ZR1000.

Canon N vs Casio EX-ZR1000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the N and EX-ZR1000 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon N vs Casio EX-ZR1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and EX-ZR1000.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR1000 to deliver more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Canon N vs Casio EX-ZR1000 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography features
Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography info
Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography info
65
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
68
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (255 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon N as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
50
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery (470 shots)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon N
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
61
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
70
good battery (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (255g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography highlights
36
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
51
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging info
Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging info
72
really wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of microphone support
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (255g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
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Canon N vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Casio EX-ZR1000
 Canon PowerShot NCasio Exilim EX-ZR1000
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot N Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2012-09-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 2248 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology PureColor II G touch Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps),
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 gr (0.43 lb) 255 gr (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images 470 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $299 $572