Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon D3X
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon D3X 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)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1260g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
- Released February 2009
- Succeeded the Nikon D2Xs
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon D3X Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon D3X, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro DSLR by rivals Casio and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and D3X (25MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and D3X (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe EX-ZR1000 was released 3 years later than the D3X and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D3X being a Large SLR camera.
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up vs the D3X in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon D3X Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Nikon D3X. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Nikon D3X Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Nikon D3X
EX-ZR1000 | D3X | |||
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Released | September 2012 | February 2009 | Fresher by 44 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Nikon D3X over the Casio EX-ZR1000
D3X | EX-ZR1000 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 461k | Clearer display (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon D3X
EX-ZR1000 | D3X | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon D3X Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 enjoys exterior 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) and the Nikon D3X has dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") having a weight of 1260 grams (2.78 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon D3X in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the D3X.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and D3X is 90 and 51 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon D3X Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and D3X.
Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR1000 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Nikon D3X will provide more detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR1000 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon D3X Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Nikon D3X | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Nikon |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Nikon D3X |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro DSLR |
Introduced | 2012-09-25 | 2009-02-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | Expeed |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 25MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6048 x 4032 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 51 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Nikon F |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 309 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/250s |
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), | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 255g (0.56 lbs) | 1260g (2.78 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 160 x 157 x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 88 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1992 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 shots | 4400 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-130 | EN-EL4a |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 to 20 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA |
Card slots | One | Dual |
Launch price | $572 | $3,000 |