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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S8000

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S8000 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
  • Released July 2011
Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Revealed June 2010
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S8000 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S8000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was released 14 months after the S8000 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR100 grades against the S8000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Nikon S8000

 EX-ZR100 S8000 
RevealedJuly 2011June 2010More modern by 14 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 S8000 EX-ZR100 
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon S8000

 EX-ZR100 S8000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 offers outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8000 has measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the S8000.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and S8000 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and S8000.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S8000 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography advice
Nikon S8000 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (204g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography features
Nikon S8000 Sports photography features
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max fps high (40.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography features
Nikon S8000 Travel photography features
63
lighter than competition (204 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S8000 Landscape photography highlights
43
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging details
Nikon S8000 Vlogging details
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (204 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon S8000
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Nikon Coolpix S8000
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Nikon Coolpix S8000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 40.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lb) 183 grams (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $300