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Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-ZR700

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2010
Casio EX-ZR700
(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
  • Launched January 2013
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Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-S7 versus Casio EX-ZR700, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Casio. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and EX-ZR700 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the EX-ZR700 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-S7 grades versus the EX-ZR700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 EX-S7 EX-ZR700 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Casio EX-S7

 EX-ZR700 EX-S7 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2010Fresher by 35 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Casio EX-ZR700

 EX-S7 EX-ZR700 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S7 enjoys physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR700 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S7 versus Casio EX-ZR700 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-S7 vs the EX-ZR700.

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-ZR700 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and EX-ZR700 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-ZR700 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The graphic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S7 and EX-ZR700.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR700 to show extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-S7 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-ZR700 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S7
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR700
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
43
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography info
Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography info
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography details
Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
50
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography features
Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography features
52
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography info
Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography info
28
you can focus manually
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
51
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery pack (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZR700 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
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Casio EX-S7 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Casio EX-ZR700
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Casio Exilim EX-ZR700
General Information
Make Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S7 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-21 2013-01-29
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 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),
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $140 $370