Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon L830

Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and L830 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was unveiled 3 years before the L830 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR100 scores against the L830 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 & Nikon Coolpix L830. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery & Nikon L830 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 has exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon L830 has proportions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") along with a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the L830.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and L830 is 92 and 71 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and L830.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon L830 to give you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.