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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon 1 S1

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Nikon 1 S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
56
Overall
47

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon 1 S1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released August 2013
Nikon 1 S1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 197g - 102 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Newer Model is Nikon 1 S2
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon 1 S1 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Nikon 1 S1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Nikon. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and 1 S1 (10MP) and the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and 1 S1 (1") have different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR800 was launched 2 months later than the 1 S1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Nikon 1 S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-ZR800 matches up against the 1 S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Nikon 1 S1

 EX-ZR800 1 S1 
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S1 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 1 S1 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Nikon 1 S1

 EX-ZR800 1 S1 
IntroducedAugust 2013June 2013Same age
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon 1 S1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 has exterior dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Nikon 1 S1 has measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Nikon 1 S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the 1 S1.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon 1 S1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and 1 S1 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon 1 S1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon 1 S1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and 1 S1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR800 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Casio EX-ZR800 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon 1 S1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography information
Nikon 1 S1 Portrait photography information
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
manual focus
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography information
Nikon 1 S1 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (222g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
69
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (197 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 S1 as a Sports photography camera
51
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
great battery (470 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography details
Nikon 1 S1 Travel photography details
74
great battery (470 per charge)
lighter than others (222 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
61
lighter than average in class (197 grams)
flash built-in
terrible battery life (220 shots)
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography factors
Nikon 1 S1 Landscape photography factors
55
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great battery (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging info
Nikon 1 S1 Vlogging info
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (197 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon 1 S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Nikon 1 S1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Nikon 1 S1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Nikon 1 S1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-08-07 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 135
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon 1
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 4cm -
Total lenses - 13
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 15.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/60 secs
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 (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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 pounds) 197g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 61 x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 56
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 397
Other
Battery life 470 photos 220 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $429 $231