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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S6000

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S6000 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 S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Released February 2010
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S6000 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon S6000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was revealed 18 months after the S6000 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-ZR100 grades vs the S6000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Nikon S6000

 EX-ZR100 S6000 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2010Newer by 18 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 S6000 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon S6000

 EX-ZR100 S6000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S6000 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 has got outer dimensions 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 S6000 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon S6000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the S6000.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S6000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and S6000 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S6000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and S6000.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S6000 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S6000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography info
Nikon S6000 Portrait photography info
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Sports photography camera
46
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high frames per second (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
37
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR100
Vlogging with Nikon S6000
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon S6000
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Nikon Coolpix S6000
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Nikon Coolpix S6000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lb) 156 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $300