Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon A900

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the A900 (20MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was announced 3 years before the A900 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR800 matches up against the A900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 & Nikon Coolpix A900. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery & Nikon A900 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR800 offers external dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Nikon A900 has dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the A900.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and A900 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and A900.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon A900 to render more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR800 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.