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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P330

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P330 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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 P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Announced March 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon P310
  • Renewed by Nikon P340
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P330 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Nikon P330, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and P330 (12MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and P330 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR1000 was revealed 5 months earlier than the P330 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up versus the P330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Nikon P330

 EX-ZR1000 P330 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 P330 EX-ZR1000 
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon P330

 EX-ZR1000 P330 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012March 2013Same generation
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P330 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has physical measurements 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 P330 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Nikon P330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the P330.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P330 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and P330 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P330 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P330 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and P330.

Clearly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR1000 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Casio EX-ZR1000 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P330 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P330 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Portrait photography with Nikon P330
43
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
has manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography information
Nikon P330 Street photography information
68
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (255g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography factors
Nikon P330 Sports photography factors
50
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Travel photography with Nikon P330
70
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (255g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
61
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery power (200 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Landscape photography with Nikon P330
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR1000
Vlogging with Nikon P330
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (255 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon P330
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Nikon Coolpix P330
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Nikon Coolpix P330
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-09-25 2013-03-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/1.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
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), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255g (0.56 lbs) 200g (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 213
Other
Battery life 470 pictures 200 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $572 $500