Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P610

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Nikon P610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the P610 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was introduced 3 years prior to the P610 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up versus the P610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Nikon Coolpix P610. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Nikon P610 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 provides physical dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Nikon P610 has specifications of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 compared to the P610.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and P610 is 90 and 65 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and P610.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR1000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.