Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P530

Following is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the P530 (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was introduced 16 months earlier than the P530 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-ZR1000 grades vs the P530 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Nikon Coolpix P530. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Nikon P530 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 enjoys outside measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Nikon P530 has dimensions of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon P530 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the P530.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and P530 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and P530.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files but you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR1000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.