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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L22

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L22 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
  • Announced September 2012
Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L22 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L22, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and L22 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was manufactured 2 years after the L22 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR1000 grades against the L22 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Nikon L22

 EX-ZR1000 L22 
RevealedSeptember 2012February 2010More modern by 33 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 L22 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon L22

 EX-ZR1000 L22 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 offers outside measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Nikon L22 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the L22.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L22 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and L22 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L22 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and L22.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR1000 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR1000 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L22 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Portrait photography with Nikon L22
43
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography advice
Nikon L22 Street photography advice
68
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography info
Nikon L22 Sports photography info
50
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (470 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography highlights
Nikon L22 Travel photography highlights
70
great battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography details
Nikon L22 Landscape photography details
51
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
great battery life (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
27
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging information
Nikon L22 Vlogging information
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon L22
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Nikon Coolpix L22
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Nikon Coolpix L22
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-09-25 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255 gr (0.56 lbs) 183 gr (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $572 $130