Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon B500
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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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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Nikon B500
| EX-ZR100 | B500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Casio EX-ZR100
| B500 | EX-ZR100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and B500 is 92 and 68 respectively.
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.
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon B500 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Nikon Coolpix B500 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |