Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon B500
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![Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR100.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix B500 front Nikon Coolpix B500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-B500/Nikon-B500-front.jpg)
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon B500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Announced July 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
- Revealed February 2016
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon B500 Overview
Here is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and B500 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The EX-ZR100 was revealed 5 years prior to the B500 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR100 scores versus the B500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon B500 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Nikon Coolpix B500. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Nikon B500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Nikon B500
EX-ZR100 | B500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Casio EX-ZR100
B500 | EX-ZR100 | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 56 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon B500
EX-ZR100 | B500 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 offers physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon B500 has sizing of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon B500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the B500.
![Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon B500 size comparison Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon B500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR100-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-B500-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and B500 is 92 and 68 respectively.
![Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon B500 top view buttons comparison Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon B500 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR100-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-B500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and B500.
Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon B500 to give you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older EX-ZR100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
![Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon B500 sensor size comparison Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon B500 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR100-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-B500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon B500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon B500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon B500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR100-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-B500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon B500 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Nikon Coolpix B500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Nikon |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Nikon Coolpix B500 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-07-19 | 2016-02-23 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine HS | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 23-900mm (39.1x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.0-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 40.0fps | 7.4fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 204g (0.45 pounds) | 541g (1.19 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
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 | - | 600 images |
Battery form | - | AA |
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $300 | $300 |