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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P100

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P100 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P100 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
  • Launched July 2011
Nikon P100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
  • Released July 2010
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P100 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Nikon P100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the P100 (10MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was brought out 13 months later than the P100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR100 grades against the P100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Nikon P100

 EX-ZR100 P100 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2010More recent by 13 months
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 P100 EX-ZR100 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon P100

 EX-ZR100 P100 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P100 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 features physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon P100 has proportions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the P100.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and P100 is 92 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and P100.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR100 to deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR100 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography features
Nikon P100 Portrait photography features
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
has manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P100 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (204 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors (481 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography highlights
Nikon P100 Sports photography highlights
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max fps high (40.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
37
amazing zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P100 as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than average (204g)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
49
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long reach (678mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (481g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Landscape photography with Nikon P100
43
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
40
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging features
Nikon P100 Vlogging features
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (204 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
25
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than competitors (481 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon P100
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Nikon Coolpix P100
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Nikon Coolpix P100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS Expeed C2
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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) 26-678mm (26.1x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204g (0.45 lbs) 481g (1.06 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9")
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 ID - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 to 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $300 $400