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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S620

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S620 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
  • Revealed September 2012
Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S620 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Nikon S620, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and S620 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was manufactured 3 years later than the S620 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up vs the S620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Nikon S620

 EX-ZR1000 S620 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012February 2009More recent by 45 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 S620 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon S620

 EX-ZR1000 S620 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 enjoys exterior measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Nikon S620 has proportions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR1000 versus the S620.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S620 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and S620 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and S620.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR1000 to render greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR1000 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Portrait photography with Nikon S620
43
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography info
Nikon S620 Street photography info
68
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (255 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (120 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography advice
Nikon S620 Sports photography advice
50
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery life (470 per charge)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than others (255 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
62
lighter than others (120g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Landscape photography with Nikon S620
51
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great battery life (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR1000
Vlogging with Nikon S620
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (255g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (120g)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon S620
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Nikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Nikon Coolpix S620
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-09-25 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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) 120 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $572 $37