Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S100
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
- Announced September 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
- Announced August 2011
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S100 Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon S100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the S100 (16MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe EX-ZR1000 was brought out 14 months later than the S100 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR1000 scores versus the S100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Nikon Coolpix S100. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Nikon S100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Nikon S100
EX-ZR1000 | S100 | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | August 2011 | More recent by 14 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
S100 | EX-ZR1000 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 820k | 461k | Crisper display (+359k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon S100
EX-ZR1000 | S100 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera, you need to take into account 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") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Nikon S100 has proportions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon S100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR1000 compared to the S100.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and S100 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and S100.
As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger EX-ZR1000 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Nikon Coolpix S100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Nikon |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Nikon Coolpix S100 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-09-25 | 2011-08-24 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.9-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3.5" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 820 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | Organic LED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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), | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 255 gr (0.56 pounds) | 175 gr (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | 150 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-130 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $572 | $240 |