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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon D3X

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Nikon D3X front
Portability
51
Imaging
67
Features
65
Overall
66

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon D3X 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 D3X
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Nikon D3X

 EX-ZR1000 D3X 
ReleasedSeptember 2012February 2009Fresher by 44 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Nikon D3X over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 D3X EX-ZR1000 
Display resolution920k461kClearer display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon D3X

 EX-ZR1000 D3X 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon D3X size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon D3X sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon D3X Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon D3X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D3X as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
80
focusing manually
high megapixels (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Street photography with Nikon D3X
68
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (255g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D3X as a Sports photography camera
51
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (470 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
high megapixels (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
better than average battery power (4,400 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography info
Nikon D3X Travel photography info
70
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (255g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
63
better than average battery power (4,400 shots)
weather sealing
high megapixels (25 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography factors
Nikon D3X Landscape photography factors
52
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
great battery pack (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
high megapixels (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery power (4,400 CIPA)
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D3X as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (255 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
9
no video
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon D3X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon D3X
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Nikon D3X
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