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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon A1000

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced August 2013
Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Superseded the Nikon A900
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon A1000 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the A1000 (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was manufactured 6 years prior to the A1000 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-ZR800 scores vs the A1000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Nikon A1000

 EX-ZR800 A1000 
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 A1000 EX-ZR800 
IntroducedJanuary 2019August 2013Newer by 66 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Nikon A1000

 EX-ZR800 A1000 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 comes with outer dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Nikon A1000 has measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Nikon A1000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR800 compared to the A1000.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and A1000 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and A1000.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images however you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR800 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Portrait photography with Nikon A1000
44
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
51
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Street photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography details
Nikon A1000 Sports photography details
51
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery (470 CIPA)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Travel photography with Nikon A1000
74
good battery (470 per charge)
lighter than average in class (222g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
boasts touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Landscape photography camera
55
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery (470 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon A1000 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
72
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Nikon A1000
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Nikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Nikon Coolpix A1000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-08-07 2019-01-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing range 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
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 (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), 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None No
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 lbs) 330g (0.73 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 250 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $429 $477