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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S620

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S620 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 S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S620 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon S620, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the S620 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was released 2 years after the S620 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-ZR100 matches up vs the S620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Nikon S620

 EX-ZR100 S620 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2009More modern by 30 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 S620 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon S620

 EX-ZR100 S620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 features external 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 S620 has measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the S620.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S620 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and S620 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and S620.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher EX-ZR100 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Portrait photography with Nikon S620
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has manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Street photography with Nikon S620
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (204 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (120 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S620 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than others in class (204g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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lighter than competitors (120g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography information
Nikon S620 Landscape photography information
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has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S620 Vlogging highlights
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (204g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (120 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon S620
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Nikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Nikon Coolpix S620
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focus range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 gr (0.45 pounds) 120 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $37