Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S30

Here is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Nikon S30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and S30 (10MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR1000 was released 8 months later than the S30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up versus the S30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Nikon Coolpix S30. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Nikon S30 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 provides physical 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 S30 has specifications of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Nikon S30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the S30.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and S30 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and S30.

All in all, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR1000 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Casio EX-ZR1000 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR1000 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.