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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P500

Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
46 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P500 front
Portability
67 Imaging
35 Features
44 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P500 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(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
  • Introduced July 2011
Nikon P500
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-810mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 494g - 116 x 84 x 103mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon P510
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P500 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon P500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the P500 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was manufactured 6 months later than the P500 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR100 grades vs the P500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Nikon P500

          

          

            
 EX-ZR100 P500 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the Casio EX-ZR100

          

          

            
 P500 EX-ZR100 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon P500

          

          

            
 EX-ZR100 P500 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2011Similar age
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither contains Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P500 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 has got outer 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) whilst the Nikon P500 has measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon P500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the P500.
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P500 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and P500 is 92 and 67 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P500 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P500 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and P500.
All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of photos however you really should consider the launch date  of the products into consideration.

            Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P500 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P500 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography info
Nikon P500 Portrait photography info
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 has manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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 manual focus
 comes with face detect focus
 can't use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography info
Nikon P500 Street photography info
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (204g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
50
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 more heavy than competition (494 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography factors
Nikon P500 Sports photography factors
46
 incredible zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 fast shooting (40.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking focus
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
36
 long zoom range (23-810mm  35.2 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with tracking focus
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (220 per charge)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography advice
Nikon P500 Travel photography advice
63
 lighter than competitors (204g)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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 has built in flash
 decently wide (23mm)
 great zoom (810mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 not so great battery (220 per charge)
 more heavy than competition (494g)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography features
Nikon P500 Landscape photography features
43
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 does not have Timelapse function
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 manual focus
 decently wide (23mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 not so great battery (220 shots)
 lack of Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging details
Nikon P500 Vlogging details
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors (204 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have microphone jack
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 decently wide (23mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of microphone jack
 more heavy than competition (494g)
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P500 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon P500
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Nikon Coolpix P500
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Nikon Coolpix P500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2011-02-09
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 23-810mm (35.2x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 40.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 8.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lb) 494 grams (1.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $399