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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P520

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P520 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
  • Introduced July 2011
Nikon P520
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 550g - 125 x 84 x 102mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon P510
  • Refreshed by Nikon P530
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P520 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and P520 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR100 was introduced 18 months prior to the P520 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR100 grades versus the P520 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Nikon P520

 EX-ZR100 P520 

Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 P520 EX-ZR100 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2011More recent by 18 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon P520

 EX-ZR100 P520 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P520 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 has physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon P520 has specifications of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon P520 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the P520.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P520 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and P520 is 92 and 66 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P520 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P520 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and P520.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon P520 to offer you more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older EX-ZR100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P520 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P520 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography info
Nikon P520 Portrait photography info
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
focusing manually
decent MP (18 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography information
Nikon P520 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (204g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
51
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography info
Nikon P520 Sports photography info
46
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
46
amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P520 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than average (204 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
decent MP (18MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1000mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
heavier than average (550g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography information
Nikon P520 Landscape photography information
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
46
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR100
Vlogging with Nikon P520
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (204g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
57
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no external mic socket
heavier than average (550 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P520 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon P520
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Nikon Coolpix P520
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Nikon Coolpix P520
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 gr (0.45 pounds) 550 gr (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0")
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 life - 200 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $380