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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P1000

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
52

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P1000 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 P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Announced July 2018
  • Replaced the Nikon P900
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P1000 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the P1000 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was announced 6 years earlier than the P1000 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up against the P1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Nikon P1000

 EX-ZR1000 P1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 P1000 EX-ZR1000 
AnnouncedJuly 2018September 2012More modern by 70 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon P1000

 EX-ZR1000 P1000 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P1000 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 comes with external 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) while the Nikon P1000 has sizing of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") accompanied by a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the P1000.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P1000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and P1000 is 90 and 49 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P1000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P1000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and P1000.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR1000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P1000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Portrait photography with Nikon P1000
44
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detection focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography advice
Nikon P1000 Street photography advice
68
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
51
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (1,415g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography details
Nikon P1000 Sports photography details
51
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 shots)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
long zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography advice
Nikon P1000 Travel photography advice
70
good battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
54
supports bluetooth
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (3000mm)
terrible battery life (250 shots)
heavier than competition in class (1,415g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography advice
Nikon P1000 Landscape photography advice
52
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery power (470 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
51
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging details
Nikon P1000 Vlogging details
34
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
58
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (1,415 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon P1000
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Nikon Coolpix P1000
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Nikon Coolpix P1000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-09-25 2018-07-10
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 Nikon Expeed
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-3000mm (125.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-8
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 12.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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), 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255g (0.56 lb) 1415g (3.12 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1")
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 photos 250 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support)
Card slots One One
Price at release $572 $1,000