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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L26

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L26 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
  • Announced September 2012
Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L26 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon L26, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the L26 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was brought out 8 months after the L26 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up vs the L26 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Nikon L26

 EX-ZR1000 L26 
RevealedSeptember 2012February 2012More modern by 8 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 L26 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon L26

 EX-ZR1000 L26 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 features outer measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Nikon L26 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the L26.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and L26 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and L26.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of photos however you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern EX-ZR1000 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography information
Nikon L26 Portrait photography information
43
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography details
Nikon L26 Street photography details
68
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (255g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography factors
Nikon L26 Sports photography factors
50
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (470 shots)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography features
Nikon L26 Travel photography features
70
great battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than competition (255 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography details
Nikon L26 Landscape photography details
51
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (470 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
37
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging information
Nikon L26 Vlogging information
34
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (255 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
28
decently wide (26mm)
provides face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon L26
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Nikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Nikon Coolpix L26
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-09-25 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255 grams (0.56 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-130 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $572 $70