Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S9100
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced September 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
- Launched July 2011
- Newer Model is Nikon S9300

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S9100 Overview
Below is a extended review of the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and S9100 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR1000 was released 15 months later than the S9100 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR1000 scores versus the S9100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S9100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Nikon Coolpix S9100. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Nikon S9100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Nikon S9100
EX-ZR1000 | S9100 | |||
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Launched | September 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 15 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
S9100 | EX-ZR1000 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon S9100
EX-ZR1000 | S9100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 offers outer measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Nikon S9100 has dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Nikon S9100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR1000 vs the S9100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and S9100 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and S9100.
As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR1000 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR1000 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Nikon Coolpix S9100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Nikon |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Nikon Coolpix S9100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-09-25 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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), | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 255g (0.56 lb) | 214g (0.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
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 images | 270 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-130 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $572 | $329 |