Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S1000pj

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S1000pj, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and S1000pj (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was manufactured 4 years later than the S1000pj and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR800 scores versus the S1000pj with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 & Nikon Coolpix S1000pj. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery & Nikon S1000pj Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR800 provides physical dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Nikon S1000pj has proportions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR800 and the S1000pj.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and S1000pj is 91 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and S1000pj.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR800 to give greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR800 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.