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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon 1 J3

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Nikon 1 J3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
45
Features
63
Overall
52

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon 1 J3 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Launched September 2010
Nikon 1 J3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 201g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon 1 J2
  • Updated by Nikon 1 J4
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon 1 J3 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Nikon 1 J3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the 1 J3 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and 1 J3 (1") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR10 was manufactured 4 years prior to the 1 J3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Nikon 1 J3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR10 scores against the 1 J3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Nikon 1 J3

 EX-ZR10 1 J3 

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J3 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 1 J3 EX-ZR10 
LaunchedNovember 2013September 2010Fresher by 38 months
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Nikon 1 J3

 EX-ZR10 1 J3 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon 1 J3 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR10 features outside dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J3 has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Nikon 1 J3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the 1 J3.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon 1 J3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and 1 J3 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon 1 J3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon 1 J3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR10 and 1 J3.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR10 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Nikon 1 J3 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-ZR10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon 1 J3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon 1 J3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon 1 J3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography info
Nikon 1 J3 Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Street photography camera
Nikon 1 J3 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
70
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (201g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Sports photography with Nikon 1 J3
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
58
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
includes tracking focus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography features
Nikon 1 J3 Travel photography features
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others in class (201g)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
low battery life (220 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon 1 J3 Landscape photography highlights
41
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
64
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging info
Nikon 1 J3 Vlogging info
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (201g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon 1 J3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Nikon 1 J3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Nikon 1 J3
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Nikon 1 J3
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-09-20 2013-11-30
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 135
Cross type focus points - 41
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon 1
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Total lenses - 13
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/60 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176g (0.39 pounds) 201g (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 52
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 420
Other
Battery life - 220 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $190 $170