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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S9900

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S9900 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 S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon S9700
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S9900 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was unveiled 3 years prior to the S9900 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR1000 grades versus the S9900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Nikon S9900

 EX-ZR1000 S9900 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 S9900 EX-ZR1000 
IntroducedFebruary 2015September 2012Newer by 28 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon S9900

 EX-ZR1000 S9900 
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has outside 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 S9900 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the S9900.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and S9900 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and S9900.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you have to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR1000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Portrait photography with Nikon S9900
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has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Street photography camera
68
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (255 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
68
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (289g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography information
Nikon S9900 Sports photography information
50
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (470 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography information
Nikon S9900 Travel photography information
70
great battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (255 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
77
lighter than others (289 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S9900 Landscape photography advice
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging information
Nikon S9900 Vlogging information
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (255 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
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quite wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (289 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon S9900
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Nikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Nikon Coolpix S9900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-09-25 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255g (0.56 pounds) 289g (0.64 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 300 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $572 $300