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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S32

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S32 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(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
Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S32 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S32, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and S32 (13MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") use different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR1000 was manufactured 16 months before the S32 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR1000 scores versus the S32 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Nikon S32

 EX-ZR1000 S32 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 S32 EX-ZR1000 
LaunchedFebruary 2014September 2012More recent by 16 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon S32

 EX-ZR1000 S32 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S32 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 offers exterior dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Nikon S32 has measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the S32.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S32 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and S32 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S32 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S32 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and S32.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR1000 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Casio EX-ZR1000 will show more detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older EX-ZR1000 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S32 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S32 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Portrait photography with Nikon S32
43
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S32 as a Street photography camera
68
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (255 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Sports photography with Nikon S32
50
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (13MP)
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/3")
not so great battery (220 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S32 as a Travel photography camera
70
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than others in class (255 grams)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
58
environment proofing
decent megapixels (13MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery (220 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Landscape photography with Nikon S32
51
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
34
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (13MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/3")
no RAW files
not so great battery (220 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging factors
Nikon S32 Vlogging factors
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (255g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
30
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no mic port
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon S32
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Nikon Coolpix S32
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Nikon Coolpix S32
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-09-25 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4160 x 3120
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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), 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255g (0.56 pounds) 175g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 220 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (Approx. 10 seconds )
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $572 $180