Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon P520

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the P520 (18MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was brought out 7 months after the P520 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR800 grades against the P520 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 and Nikon Coolpix P520. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery and Nikon P520 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 features outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Nikon P520 has measurements of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR800 and the P520.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and P520 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR800 and P520.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon P520 to give you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR800 provides an advantage in sensor tech.