Casio EX-100 vs Nikon A1000

In this write-up, we are looking at the Casio EX-100 and Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and A1000 (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and A1000 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-100 was released 6 years earlier than the A1000 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-100 scores against the A1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Nikon Coolpix A1000. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Nikon A1000 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-100 comes with physical measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Nikon A1000 has measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-100 vs the A1000.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and A1000 is 83 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-100 and A1000.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-100 due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon A1000 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged EX-100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.