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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(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
Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched August 2011
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S8200 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was announced 14 months after the S8200 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up vs the S8200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Nikon S8200

 EX-ZR1000 S8200 
LaunchedSeptember 2012August 2011Newer by 14 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 S8200 EX-ZR1000 
Screen resolution961k461kCrisper screen (+500k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon S8200

 EX-ZR1000 S8200 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 comes with outer 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 S8200 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon S8200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the S8200.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and S8200 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and S8200.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos but you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer EX-ZR1000 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography info
Nikon S8200 Portrait photography info
43
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Street photography with Nikon S8200
68
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (255g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (213g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Sports photography camera
50
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 shots)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
incredible zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography factors
Nikon S8200 Travel photography factors
70
good battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than others in class (255 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competition in class (213g)
offers touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (350mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (250 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography details
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography details
51
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
good battery power (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
45
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery (250 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S8200 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (255 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon S8200
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Nikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Nikon Coolpix S8200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-09-25 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 961k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 255g (0.56 lbs) 213g (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 250 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
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