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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S1000pj

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S1000pj 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
  • Revealed September 2012
Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S1000pj Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Nikon S1000pj, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and S1000pj (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was announced 3 years after the S1000pj which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-ZR1000 scores against the S1000pj in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Nikon S1000pj

 EX-ZR1000 S1000pj 
LaunchedSeptember 2012August 2009Newer by 39 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 S1000pj EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon S1000pj

 EX-ZR1000 S1000pj 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has 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) whilst the Nikon S1000pj has specifications of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Nikon S1000pj in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the S1000pj.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S1000pj size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and S1000pj is 90 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S1000pj top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and S1000pj.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR1000 to resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR1000 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S1000pj sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography features
Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography features
43
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Street photography camera
68
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (255 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography factors
Nikon S1000pj Sports photography factors
50
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
33
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Travel photography camera
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better than average battery life (470 shots)
lighter than average in class (255 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography details
Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography details
51
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging info
Nikon S1000pj Vlogging info
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (255 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon S1000pj
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-09-25 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255 gr (0.56 pounds) 175 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $572 $289