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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P510

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P510 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
  • Revealed July 2011
Nikon P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon P500
  • Successor is Nikon P520
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P510 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon P510, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and P510 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was released 11 months prior to the P510 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR100 matches up versus the P510 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Nikon P510

 EX-ZR100 P510 

Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 P510 EX-ZR100 
IntroducedJuly 2012July 2011More recent by 11 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon P510

 EX-ZR100 P510 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P510 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 comes with physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon P510 has sizing of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the P510.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P510 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and P510 is 92 and 66 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P510 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P510 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and P510.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon P510 to render more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older EX-ZR100 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P510 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P510 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P510 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Street photography with Nikon P510
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (555g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P510 as a Sports photography camera
46
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max fps (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
50
amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography information
Nikon P510 Travel photography information
63
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
54
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1000mm)
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (555 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P510 as a Landscape photography camera
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging features
Nikon P510 Vlogging features
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
27
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (555g)
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon P510
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Nikon Coolpix P510
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Nikon Coolpix P510
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2012-07-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 gr (0.45 pounds) 555 gr (1.22 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 200 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $600