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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P330

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P330 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 P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon P310
  • Later Model is Nikon P340
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P330 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P330, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the P330 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and P330 (1/1.7") posses different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR100 was introduced 19 months prior to the P330 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR100 grades against the P330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Nikon P330

 EX-ZR100 P330 

Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 P330 EX-ZR100 
IntroducedMarch 2013July 2011More recent by 19 months
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon P330

 EX-ZR100 P330 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P330 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 provides external measurements 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 P330 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the P330.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P330 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and P330 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P330 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P330 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and P330.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR100 offers the tinier sensor which should make achieving bokeh harder. The older EX-ZR100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P330 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P330 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Portrait photography with Nikon P330
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you can focus manually
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
42
has manual focus
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography details
Nikon P330 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography highlights
Nikon P330 Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
low battery power (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P330 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
61
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery power (200 shots)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P330 as a Landscape photography camera
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
51
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
low battery power (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P330 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
36
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon P330
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Nikon Coolpix P330
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Nikon Coolpix P330
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2013-03-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/1.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lbs) 200 grams (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 213
Other
Battery life - 200 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $500