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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon B500

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon B500 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 B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Revealed February 2016
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon B500 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the B500 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was introduced 4 years prior to the B500 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR1000 grades vs the B500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Nikon B500

 EX-ZR1000 B500 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 B500 EX-ZR1000 
RevealedFebruary 2016September 2012Newer by 41 months
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon B500

 EX-ZR1000 B500 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 provides physical measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Nikon B500 has specifications of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the B500.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon B500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and B500 is 90 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon B500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and B500.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR1000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon B500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon B500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon B500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon B500 Portrait photography highlights
43
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Street photography camera
Nikon B500 as a Street photography camera
68
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (255g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
52
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (541g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Sports photography with Nikon B500
50
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
great zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (600 shots)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography factors
Nikon B500 Travel photography factors
70
good battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (255 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
59
better than average battery life (600 shots)
supports bluetooth
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
very long reach (900mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (541g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography factors
Nikon B500 Landscape photography factors
51
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (470 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
45
decently wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (600 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR1000
Vlogging with Nikon B500
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (255 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
27
decently wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition (541g)
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon B500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon B500
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Nikon Coolpix B500
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Nikon Coolpix B500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-09-25 2016-02-23
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 23-900mm (39.1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 7.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255g (0.56 lbs) 541g (1.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 pictures 600 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-130 4 x AA
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 One One
Retail cost $572 $300