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Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-ZR1000

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Introduced February 2014
Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Introduced September 2012
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Casio EX-100 versus Casio EX-ZR1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are produced by Casio. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The EX-100 was unveiled 17 months after the EX-ZR1000 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-100 scores against the EX-ZR1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 EX-100 EX-ZR1000 
IntroducedFebruary 2014September 2012Newer by 17 months
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Casio EX-100

 EX-ZR1000 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Casio EX-ZR1000

 EX-100 EX-ZR1000 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-100 enjoys physical dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR1000 has measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-100 versus Casio EX-ZR1000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-100 vs the EX-ZR1000.

Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and EX-ZR1000 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-100 and EX-ZR1000.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-100 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Casio EX-ZR1000 will give you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher EX-100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-100
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
42
manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
43
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography factors
Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography factors
70
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
68
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (255 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography features
Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography features
49
high shutter speed (1/20,000 seconds)
high fps (30.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery pack (390 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
low fps (3.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography features
Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography features
63
better than average battery pack (390 per charge)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (255g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-100
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
53
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (390 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
51
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-100
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR1000
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no mic jack
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (255g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
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Casio EX-100 vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Casio EX-ZR1000
 Casio Exilim EX-100Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
General Information
Brand Name Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-100 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-06 2012-09-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/20000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.10 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 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),
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 389g (0.86 pounds) 255g (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 photographs 470 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $572 $572