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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P950

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P950 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 P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Introduced January 2020
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P950 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and P950 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was introduced 9 years earlier than the P950 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR100 matches up versus the P950 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Nikon P950

 EX-ZR100 P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 P950 EX-ZR100 
IntroducedJanuary 2020July 2011More recent by 103 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 P950

 EX-ZR100 P950 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 enjoys physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon P950 has dimensions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the P950.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and P950 is 92 and 52 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and P950.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon P950 to provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The older EX-ZR100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography features
Nikon P950 Portrait photography features
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography highlights
Nikon P950 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
53
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (1,005 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Sports photography with Nikon P950
46
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (40.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
54
amazing zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
59
supports bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (2000mm)
heavier than others in class (1,005 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
55
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR100
Vlogging with Nikon P950
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
59
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others in class (1,005g)
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon P950
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Nikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Nikon Coolpix P950
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2020-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 90%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 300 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204g (0.45 lb) 1005g (2.22 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9")
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 - 290 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $300 $797