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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S8200 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and S8200 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was brought out at a similar time to the S8200 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR100 matches up versus the S8200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Nikon S8200

 EX-ZR100 S8200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 S8200 EX-ZR100 
Display resolution961k461kCrisper display (+500k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon S8200

 EX-ZR100 S8200 
AnnouncedJuly 2011August 2011Similar age
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 provides outer 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) and the Nikon S8200 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S8200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the S8200.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and S8200 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and S8200.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S8200 to give greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Portrait photography with Nikon S8200
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography info
Nikon S8200 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (204g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than others (213 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Sports photography camera
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high frames per second (40.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than others (204g)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than others (213g)
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Landscape photography with Nikon S8200
43
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
45
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging advice
Nikon S8200 Vlogging advice
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (204 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (213 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon S8200
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Nikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Nikon Coolpix S8200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 961k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 40.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
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
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204g (0.45 lb) 213g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 life - 250 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $329