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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S8000

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S8000 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
  • Launched September 2012
Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S8000 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon S8000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was revealed 2 years after the S8000 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR1000 scores vs the S8000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Nikon S8000

 EX-ZR1000 S8000 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012June 2010Newer by 28 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 S8000 EX-ZR1000 
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon S8000

 EX-ZR1000 S8000 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 comes with external dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8000 has measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon S8000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the S8000.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and S8000 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and S8000.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR1000 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR1000 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography info
Nikon S8000 Portrait photography info
44
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Street photography camera
68
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Sports photography with Nikon S8000
51
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (470 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography factors
Nikon S8000 Travel photography factors
70
great battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
great battery life (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
37
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging advice
Nikon S8000 Vlogging advice
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon S8000
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Nikon Coolpix S8000
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Nikon Coolpix S8000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-09-25 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 Expeed C2
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255 gr (0.56 lbs) 183 gr (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $572 $300