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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L820

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
Portability
72
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L820 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 L820
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon L810
  • Refreshed by Nikon L830
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L820 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the L820 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR1000 was unveiled 4 months before the L820 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR1000 scores versus the L820 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Nikon L820

 EX-ZR1000 L820 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 L820 EX-ZR1000 
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon L820

 EX-ZR1000 L820 
RevealedSeptember 2012January 2013Similar generation
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L820 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 enjoys outside dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Nikon L820 has proportions of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Nikon L820 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the L820.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L820 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and L820 is 90 and 72 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L820 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L820 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and L820.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L820 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L820 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L820 Portrait photography highlights
43
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography info
Nikon L820 Street photography info
68
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (255 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
38
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors (470 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography details
Nikon L820 Sports photography details
50
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (470 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
excellent zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography factors
Nikon L820 Travel photography factors
70
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (255 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
56
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
long reach (675mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (470g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L820 Landscape photography factors
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manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L820 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (255 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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quite wide (23mm)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors (470 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon L820
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Nikon Coolpix L820
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Nikon Coolpix L820
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-09-25 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 23-675mm (29.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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), 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255 gr (0.56 lb) 470 gr (1.04 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 shots 320 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $572 $192