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Casio EX-100 vs Nikon A1000

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
64
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
51

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Launched February 2014
Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2019
  • Replaced the Nikon A900
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Casio EX-100 vs Nikon A1000 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Nikon A1000

 EX-100 A1000 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Casio EX-100

 A1000 EX-100 
LaunchedJanuary 2019February 2014Newer by 60 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Nikon A1000

 EX-100 A1000 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

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.

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

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

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Portrait photography camera
42
manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
52
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography info
Nikon A1000 Street photography info
71
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
75
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography highlights
Nikon A1000 Sports photography highlights
50
high shutter speed (1/20,000s)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery pack (390 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
50
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-100
Travel photography with Nikon A1000
63
better than average battery pack (390 shots)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
features touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
terrible battery power (250 shots)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-100
Landscape photography with Nikon A1000
53
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (390 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
55
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging info
Nikon A1000 Vlogging info
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
73
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have microphone support
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Casio EX-100 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Nikon A1000
 Casio Exilim EX-100Nikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-100 Nikon Coolpix A1000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-06 2019-01-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/20000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.10 m 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None No
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 389 grams (0.86 lbs) 330 grams (0.73 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 250 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $572 $477