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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon A1000

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
51

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Older Model is Nikon A900
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon A1000 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and A1000 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was revealed 8 years before the A1000 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR100 matches up vs the A1000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Nikon A1000

 EX-ZR100 A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 A1000 EX-ZR100 
IntroducedJanuary 2019July 2011Fresher by 91 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon A1000

 EX-ZR100 A1000 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 has outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon A1000 has sizing of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon A1000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the A1000.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and A1000 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and A1000.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon A1000 to give extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The older EX-ZR100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon A1000 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
52
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography features
Nikon A1000 Street photography features
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (204 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
75
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
includes focus by touch
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography advice
Nikon A1000 Sports photography advice
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amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high frames per second (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography information
Nikon A1000 Travel photography information
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lighter than competition (204 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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includes focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
bad battery (250 per charge)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Landscape photography with Nikon A1000
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manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon A1000 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (204 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
73
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon A1000
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Nikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Nikon Coolpix A1000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2019-01-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None No
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 grams (0.45 pounds) 330 grams (0.73 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 - 250 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $477