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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L28

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L28 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
  • Released September 2012
Nikon L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L28 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Nikon L28, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the L28 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was released 4 months earlier than the L28 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR1000 scores versus the L28 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Nikon L28

 EX-ZR1000 L28 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 L28 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon L28

 EX-ZR1000 L28 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012January 2013Same age
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 offers exterior measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Nikon L28 has sizing of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Nikon L28 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the L28.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L28 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and L28 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and L28.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon L28 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L28 Portrait photography highlights
43
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
good MP (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography highlights
Nikon L28 Street photography highlights
68
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Sports photography camera
50
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (470 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
good MP (20MP)
great battery life (280 per charge)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography information
Nikon L28 Travel photography information
70
good battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
74
great battery life (280 per charge)
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Landscape photography with Nikon L28
51
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
good battery life (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
47
decently wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (20 megapixels)
great battery life (280 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging information
Nikon L28 Vlogging information
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
29
decently wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon L28
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Nikon Coolpix L28
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Nikon Coolpix L28
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-09-25 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
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 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" 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 280 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-130 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $572 $90