Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S9500
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-550mm (F) lens
- 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
- Revealed January 2013
- Earlier Model is Nikon S9300
- Later Model is Nikon S9700

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S9500 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR1000 was launched 4 months prior to the S9500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-ZR1000 scores against the S9500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S9500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Nikon Coolpix S9500. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Nikon S9500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Nikon S9500
EX-ZR1000 | S9500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
S9500 | EX-ZR1000 | |||
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Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+153k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon S9500
EX-ZR1000 | S9500 | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2013 | Similar generation |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has outer dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9500 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S9500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the S9500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and S9500 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and S9500.
Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S9500 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Nikon Coolpix S9500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Nikon |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Nikon Coolpix S9500 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-09-25 | 2013-01-29 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 99 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 25-550mm (22.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 7.5 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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), | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 255 gr (0.56 pounds) | 205 gr (0.45 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | 230 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-130 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $572 | $230 |