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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P600

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P600 front
Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P600 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
  • Revealed September 2012
Nikon P600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Later Model is Nikon P610
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P600 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the P600 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was revealed 16 months before the P600 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR1000 grades vs the P600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Nikon P600

 EX-ZR1000 P600 

Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 P600 EX-ZR1000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014September 2012More modern by 16 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon P600

 EX-ZR1000 P600 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has exterior measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Nikon P600 has sizing of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR1000 vs the P600.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P600 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and P600 is 90 and 65 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P600 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P600 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and P600.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of files although you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR1000 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P600 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P600 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P600 as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography advice
Nikon P600 Street photography advice
68
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (255 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
50
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography features
Nikon P600 Sports photography features
51
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery (470 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
53
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography highlights
Nikon P600 Travel photography highlights
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good battery (470 shots)
lighter than competitors (255 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
59
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1440mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (565g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P600 as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery (470 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
47
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P600 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (255g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
59
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (565g)
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon P600
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Nikon Coolpix P600
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Nikon Coolpix P600
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-09-25 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 7.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255 grams (0.56 pounds) 565 grams (1.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 330 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $572 $750