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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon P510

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon P510 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 P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon P500
  • Replacement is Nikon P520
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon P510 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR800 and Nikon P510, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the P510 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was unveiled 14 months after the P510 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-ZR800 matches up versus the P510 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Nikon P510

 EX-ZR800 P510 
RevealedAugust 2013July 2012More modern by 14 months
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 P510 EX-ZR800 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Nikon P510

 EX-ZR800 P510 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon P510 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 offers external measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Nikon P510 has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR800 and Nikon P510 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the P510.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon P510 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and P510 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon P510 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon P510 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and P510.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images although you should always take the age of the cameras into account. The younger EX-ZR800 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon P510 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon P510 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon P510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P510 as a Portrait photography camera
43
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography advice
Nikon P510 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average in class (555g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Sports photography with Nikon P510
50
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
50
long zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography advice
Nikon P510 Travel photography advice
74
good battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (222g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1000mm)
bad battery life (200 per charge)
heavier than average in class (555g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P510 Landscape photography highlights
54
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery power (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery life (200 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging factors
Nikon P510 Vlogging factors
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
27
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average in class (555g)
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon P510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Nikon P510
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Nikon Coolpix P510
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Nikon Coolpix P510
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-08-07 2012-07-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 4cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 lbs) 555g (1.22 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 200 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $429 $600