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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L840

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L840 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
  • Introduced September 2012
Nikon L840
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Old Model is Nikon L830
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L840 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the L840 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was brought out 3 years earlier than the L840 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR1000 scores versus the L840 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Nikon L840

 EX-ZR1000 L840 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 L840 EX-ZR1000 
LaunchedFebruary 2015September 2012More modern by 28 months
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon L840

 EX-ZR1000 L840 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has got physical dimensions 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 L840 has specifications of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") along with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the L840.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L840 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and L840 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L840 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and L840.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files however you really should factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR1000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L840 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L840 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography info
Nikon L840 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography advice
Nikon L840 Street photography advice
68
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (255g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
51
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average (538g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography features
Nikon L840 Sports photography features
51
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (590 shots)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography information
Nikon L840 Travel photography information
70
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (255g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
better than average battery life (590 per charge)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (855mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (538 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L840 Landscape photography advice
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
43
fairly wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (590 shots)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging highlights
Nikon L840 Vlogging highlights
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (255 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
27
fairly wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than average (538g)
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon L840 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon L840
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Nikon Coolpix L840
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Nikon Coolpix L840
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-09-25 2015-02-10
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 23-855mm (37.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 7.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255 gr (0.56 lb) 538 gr (1.19 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8")
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 590 shots
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $572 $400