Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon D1H

Here is a extended review of the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Nikon D1H, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro DSLR by companies Casio and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and D1H (3MP) and the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and D1H (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR100 was unveiled 9 years later than the D1H and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D1H being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR100 grades vs the D1H in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 & Nikon D1H. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery & Nikon D1H Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. 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) and the Nikon D1H has proportions of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the D1H.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and D1H is 92 and 51 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and D1H.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR100 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Casio EX-ZR100 will offer more detail having an extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR100 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.