Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P7000

Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P7000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and P7000 (10MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and P7000 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR1000 was introduced 23 months after the P7000 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-ZR1000 grades versus the P7000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Nikon Coolpix P7000. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Nikon P7000 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 comes with 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) and the Nikon P7000 has dimensions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P7000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the P7000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and P7000 is 90 and 85 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and P7000.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR1000 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-ZR1000 will provide you with more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR1000 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.