Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon B500

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR800 and Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the B500 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was launched 3 years prior to the B500 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR800 grades vs the B500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 & Nikon Coolpix B500. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery & Nikon B500 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR800 features outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Nikon B500 has sizing of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR800 compared to the B500.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and B500 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and B500.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images though you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR800 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.