Nikon D80 vs Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000

      Nikon D80

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D80 and the Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon D80 was introduced in September 2006 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 was introduced in September 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon D80 Highlights

      • 10.2 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.5" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 461k dot Tilting Screen
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon D80
      4. Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon D80 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000.

      PROS

      Nikon D80

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000

      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 255 g (0.56 lb / 8.99 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Nikon D80

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000

      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.2 Megapixel
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 470 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon D80

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 61
      •   Weight - 668 g (1.47 lb / 23.56 oz)
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Nikon D80

      Nikon D80
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D80 over Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000.

      Nikon D80 vs Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.3-inch
      RAW Support vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Average Metering vs

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      Nikon D90
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Nikon D70
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Nikon D40X
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Nikon D60
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Nikon D70s
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Nikon D40
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Nikon D50
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Nikon D800E
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      Full Frame

      36.3 MP

      Sony a3500
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      APS-C

      20 MP

      Sony a7 III
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-H1
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000

      Casio EX-ZR1000
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 over Nikon D80.

      Nikon D80 vs Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
      Video Capture vs
      Higher Sensor Resolution 10.2 Megapixel vs 16 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 3,200
      Max Image Resolution 3872 x 2592 vs 4608 x 3456
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization vs
      Screen Type Fixed vs Tilting
      Larger Screen 2.5" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 461k dot
      Live View vs
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      HDMI Output vs Mini
      Built-in Microphone vs Stereo
      Lighter 668 g (1.47 lb / 23.56 oz) vs 255 g (0.56 lb / 8.99 oz)
      Internal Storage vs 52.2 MB

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      Leica Q3
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      Full Frame

      60.3 MP

      Sony HX350
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Sony ZV-E10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Sony a7 III
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon D80 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
        Built-in Flash
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Nikon D80 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
        Timelapse Recording
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot461k dot
        Low Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps3.0 fps
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Nikon D80 has a 2.5" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution and Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 461k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

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      Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 with Tilting screen


      Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder on Nikon D80

      Nikon D80 has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. It has a 95% coverage and 0.95x (0.63x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000.

      Sensor

      Nikon D80 features a 10.2 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.8 mm and a total area of 372.9 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600 and expands to 100 - 3,200 in boosted mode. Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Nikon D80 can take pictures up to 3872 x 2592 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2896 x 1944, 1936 x 1296 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 is equipped with Exilim Engine HS 3 processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736 x 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon D80 comes with EN-EL3e battery pack and Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 comes with NP-130 battery pack with battery life of 470 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon D80 has a single SD/SDHC card slot. Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Nikon D80 has Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon D80, and up to 1/2000 sec on Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000. Cameras can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 13.00 m at ISO 100 on Nikon D80 and 4.70 m on Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000. Nikon D80 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/200 sec on Nikon D80.

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon D80 body has dimensions of 132 x 103 x 77 mm (5.2 x 4.06 x 3.03") and Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 body has dimensions of 108 x 62 x 37 mm (4.25 x 2.44 x 1.46"). Nikon D80 weighs 668 g (1.47 lb / 23.56 oz) and Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 weighs 255 g (0.56 lb / 8.99 oz).

      Nikon D80

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000

      132 mm

      103 mm

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      108 mm

      62 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon D80 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000

      Nikon D80 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon D80

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon D80

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 470 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon D80

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000

      POOR
      54
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 470 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon D80

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000

      GOOD
      72
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      72
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Nikon D80

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000

      GOOD
      77
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 668 g (1.47 lb / 23.56 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 255 g (0.56 lb / 8.99 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon D80

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000

      GOOD
      77
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 668 g (1.47 lb / 23.56 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 255 g (0.56 lb / 8.99 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 470 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon D80 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and give them scores of 55 and 57 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon D80

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000

      OVERALL
      55
      OVERALL
      57

      Sensor

      Nikon D80

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 61
      POOR
      52
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon D80

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000

      POOR
      53
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon D80

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000

      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Nikon D80

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000

      GOOD
      75
      •   No Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon D80

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon D80

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000

      POOR
      40
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon D80

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000

      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 668 g (1.47 lb / 23.56 oz)
      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 255 g (0.56 lb / 8.99 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 470 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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