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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P900

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P900 front
Portability
52
Imaging
41
Features
63
Overall
49

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P900 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
  • Launched September 2012
Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
  • Introduced March 2015
  • Refreshed by Nikon P1000
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P900 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the P900 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was revealed 3 years before the P900 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR1000 grades versus the P900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Nikon P900

 EX-ZR1000 P900 

Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 P900 EX-ZR1000 
IntroducedMarch 2015September 2012Fresher by 29 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon P900

 EX-ZR1000 P900 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 offers outer dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Nikon P900 has proportions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") and a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 vs the P900.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P900 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and P900 is 90 and 52 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The graphic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and P900.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you will need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older EX-ZR1000 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography factors
Nikon P900 Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detection focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P900 as a Street photography camera
68
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (899 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P900 as a Sports photography camera
50
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (470 per charge)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
56
great zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery pack (360 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography features
Nikon P900 Travel photography features
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great battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
60
great battery pack (360 per charge)
has bluetooth
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (2000mm)
heavier than others (899 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P900 as a Landscape photography camera
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
great battery pack (360 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging info
Nikon P900 Vlogging info
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pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
54
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others (899 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon P900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon P900
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Nikon Coolpix P900
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Nikon Coolpix P900
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-09-25 2015-03-02
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Yes
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255g (0.56 lbs) 899g (1.98 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 pictures 360 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $572 $600