Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S4300
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S4300 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
- Revealed February 2012

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S4300 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S4300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the S4300 (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR1000 was unveiled 8 months after the S4300 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-ZR1000 grades vs the S4300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S4300 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Nikon Coolpix S4300. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Nikon S4300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Nikon S4300
EX-ZR1000 | S4300 | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 8 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
S4300 | EX-ZR1000 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon S4300
EX-ZR1000 | S4300 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has outer measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Nikon S4300 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S4300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 compared to the S4300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and S4300 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and S4300.
Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger EX-ZR1000 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S4300 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Nikon Coolpix S4300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Nikon |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Nikon Coolpix S4300 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-09-25 | 2012-02-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 26-156mm (6.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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), | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 255 grams (0.56 pounds) | 139 grams (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 photos | 180 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-130 | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $572 | $119 |