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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S8000

Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S8000 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2012
Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S8000 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was launched 20 months after the S8000 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-ZR15 scores vs the S8000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Nikon S8000

		

		

			
 EX-ZR15 S8000 
IntroducedJanuary 2012June 2010Newer by 20 months
Focus manually  Dial accurate focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Casio EX-ZR15

		

		

			
 S8000 EX-ZR15 
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon S8000

		

		

			
 EX-ZR15 S8000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch display  Neither has Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon S8000 has sizing of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S8000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the S8000.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S8000 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and S8000 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The pic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and S8000.
Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR15 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR15 provides an advantage in sensor technology.
	
			Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Portrait photography with Nikon S8000
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 focusing manually
 good  resolution (16MP)
 offers face detection autofocus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
28
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography advice
Nikon S8000 Street photography advice
57
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR15 as a Sports photography camera
 Nikon S8000 as a Sports photography camera
44
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 great battery pack (325 per charge)
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
35
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Travel photography with Nikon S8000
67
 great battery pack (325 per charge)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 very long reach (300mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not the best (30mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S8000 Landscape photography factors
49
 focusing manually
 decently wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 great battery pack (325 per charge)
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 no manual control
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse recording
37
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (30mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging factors
Nikon S8000 Vlogging factors
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 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection autofocus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 does not have external mic support
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not the best (30mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon S8000
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Nikon Coolpix S8000
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Nikon Coolpix S8000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-09 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 176g (0.39 lb) 183g (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 325 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-110 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $249 $300