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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon A1000

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
51

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Released September 2012
Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2019
  • Superseded the Nikon A900
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon A1000 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the A1000 (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was released 7 years before the A1000 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR1000 grades vs the A1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Nikon A1000

 EX-ZR1000 A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 A1000 EX-ZR1000 
LaunchedJanuary 2019September 2012More recent by 76 months
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon A1000

 EX-ZR1000 A1000 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 comes with outside dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Nikon A1000 has sizing of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR1000 compared to the A1000.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and A1000 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and A1000.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of files though you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older EX-ZR1000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography features
Nikon A1000 Portrait photography features
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manual focus
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
52
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Street photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Street photography camera
68
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (255 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
75
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Sports photography with Nikon A1000
51
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (470 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
50
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography details
Nikon A1000 Travel photography details
70
great battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than others in class (255g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
73
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Landscape photography with Nikon A1000
52
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
55
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR1000
Vlogging with Nikon A1000
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (255 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
73
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon A1000
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Nikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Nikon Coolpix A1000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-09-25 2019-01-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None No
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255 gr (0.56 lbs) 330 gr (0.73 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 470 shots 250 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $572 $477