Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon B500

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Nikon Coolpix B500. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Nikon B500 Gallery.

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).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon B500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.