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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon A900

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon A900 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Introduced September 2012
Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released February 2016
  • New Model is Nikon A1000
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon A900 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the A900 (20MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR1000 was released 4 years before the A900 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up against the A900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Nikon A900

 EX-ZR1000 A900 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 A900 EX-ZR1000 
ReleasedFebruary 2016September 2012More modern by 41 months
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon A900

 EX-ZR1000 A900 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has got exterior measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Nikon A900 has specifications of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Nikon A900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR1000 vs the A900.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon A900 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and A900 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and A900.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon A900 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR1000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Portrait photography with Nikon A900
43
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
good MP (20MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Street photography with Nikon A900
68
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (289g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography details
Nikon A900 Sports photography details
50
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery power (470 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
56
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
has tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
74
lighter than average in class (289 grams)
connects via bluetooth
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography information
Nikon A900 Landscape photography information
51
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good battery power (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
49
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging factors
Nikon A900 Vlogging factors
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (289 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon A900
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Nikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Nikon Coolpix A900
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-09-25 2016-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type 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 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255 gr (0.56 lb) 289 gr (0.64 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 life 470 images 300 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $572 $400