Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P1000

Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and P1000 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was brought out 8 years earlier than the P1000 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-ZR100 matches up against the P1000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 & Nikon Coolpix P1000. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery & Nikon P1000 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 has got 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 P1000 has proportions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") and a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the P1000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and P1000 is 92 and 49 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and P1000.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon P1000 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.