Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P90

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and P90 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was launched 3 years later than the P90 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up versus the P90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Nikon Coolpix P90. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Nikon P90 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has external dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Nikon P90 has measurements of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the P90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and P90 is 90 and 70 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and P90.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR1000 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR1000 should have a benefit in sensor tech.