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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon P950

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon P950 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released August 2013
Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Released January 2020
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon P950 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the P950 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was brought out 7 years before the P950 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR800 matches up versus the P950 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Nikon P950

 EX-ZR800 P950 
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 P950 EX-ZR800 
ReleasedJanuary 2020August 2013More modern by 78 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Nikon P950

 EX-ZR800 P950 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR800 enjoys exterior measurements 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 P950 has sizing of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") having a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR800 compared to the P950.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and P950 is 91 and 52 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR800 and P950.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR800 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography features
Nikon P950 Portrait photography features
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (222g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
53
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (1,005 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Sports photography with Nikon P950
51
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (470 shots)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
54
great zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Travel photography with Nikon P950
74
better than average battery (470 shots)
lighter than others (222g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
connects via bluetooth
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (2000mm)
more heavy than others in class (1,005g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography information
Nikon P950 Landscape photography information
55
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging features
Nikon P950 Vlogging features
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (222g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no microphone support
59
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others in class (1,005g)
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Nikon P950
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Nikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Nikon Coolpix P950
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-08-07 2020-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 4cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 90%
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 300 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file 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) EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 pounds) 1005g (2.22 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 290 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $429 $797