Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L26
90 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
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93 Imaging
39 Features
24 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L26 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L26 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Nikon Coolpix L26. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Nikon L26 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Nikon L26
EX-ZR1000 | L26 | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | More modern by 8 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
L26 | EX-ZR1000 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon L26
EX-ZR1000 | L26 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon L26 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L26 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Nikon Coolpix L26 | |
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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 |