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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P80

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P80 front
Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
33
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P80 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
  • Introduced September 2012
Nikon P80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Replacement is Nikon P90
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P80 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Nikon P80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and P80 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was brought out 3 years later than the P80 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-ZR1000 grades against the P80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Nikon P80

 EX-ZR1000 P80 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2009More recent by 45 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 P80 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon P80

 EX-ZR1000 P80 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P80 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 features exterior measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Nikon P80 has proportions of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR1000 compared to the P80.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and P80 is 90 and 75 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and P80.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR1000 to provide greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR1000 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Portrait photography with Nikon P80
43
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography factors
Nikon P80 Street photography factors
68
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (255g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography information
Nikon P80 Sports photography information
50
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (470 per charge)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography info
Nikon P80 Travel photography info
70
great battery power (470 shots)
lighter than others in class (255g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
56
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Landscape photography with Nikon P80
51
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great battery power (470 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
36
manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P80 as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (255 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
24
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon P80
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Nikon Coolpix P80
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Nikon Coolpix P80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-09-25 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 255g (0.56 lbs) 405g (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1")
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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $572 $400