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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S9500 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 S9500
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Nikon S9500

 EX-ZR1000 S9500 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 S9500 EX-ZR1000 
Display resolution614k461kSharper display (+153k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon S9500

 EX-ZR1000 S9500 
RevealedSeptember 2012January 2013Similar generation
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Portrait photography with Nikon S9500
43
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
31
MP count good (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Street photography with Nikon S9500
68
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (205g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography advice
Nikon S9500 Sports photography advice
50
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (470 shots)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
amazing zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Travel photography with Nikon S9500
70
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than average (205g)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (550mm)
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography info
Nikon S9500 Landscape photography info
51
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
46
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery power (230 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9500 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
36
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (205 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon S9500
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Nikon Coolpix S9500
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