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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S9100 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
  • Introduced September 2012
Nikon S9100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Nikon S9100

 EX-ZR1000 S9100 
LaunchedSeptember 2012July 2011More recent by 15 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 S9100 EX-ZR1000 
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon S9100

 EX-ZR1000 S9100 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Portrait photography with Nikon S9100
43
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
32
you can focus manually
provides face detection focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography information
Nikon S9100 Street photography information
68
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (255 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (214g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Sports photography with Nikon S9100
50
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
36
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography details
Nikon S9100 Travel photography details
70
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (255 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
61
lighter than competitors (214g)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography factors
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (470 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
39
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR1000
Vlogging with Nikon S9100
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (255 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (214g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon S9100
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Nikon Coolpix S9100
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