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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon A900

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon A900 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
  • Introduced August 2013
Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Renewed by Nikon A1000
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon A900 Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Nikon A900

 EX-ZR800 A900 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 A900 EX-ZR800 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016August 2013More modern by 31 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Nikon A900

 EX-ZR800 A900 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

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).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Nikon A900 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon A900 size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography features
Nikon A900 Portrait photography features
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
good megapixels (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography features
Nikon A900 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (222g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (289g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Sports photography camera
51
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery (470 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
56
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery (470 shots)
lighter than average in class (222g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
74
lighter than competitors in class (289g)
has bluetooth
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Landscape photography camera
55
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
great battery (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
49
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging highlights
Nikon A900 Vlogging highlights
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (289g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Nikon A900
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Nikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Nikon Coolpix A900
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-08-07 2016-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus range 4cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
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, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
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) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 pounds) 289g (0.64 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 pictures 300 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $429 $400