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Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S6400

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S6400 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2010
Nikon S6400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S6400 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S6400, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and S6400 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was manufactured 3 years before the S6400 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-S7 scores vs the S6400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Nikon S6400

 EX-S7 S6400 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Casio EX-S7

 S6400 EX-S7 
RevealedAugust 2012February 2010More modern by 30 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Nikon S6400

 EX-S7 S6400 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S6400 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S7 enjoys outer 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) whilst the Nikon S6400 has sizing of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-S7 against the S6400.

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S6400 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S7 and S6400 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S6400 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S6400 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S7 and S6400.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S6400 to result in extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-S7 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S6400 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S6400 Portrait photography factors
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S7
Street photography with Nikon S6400
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6400 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (160 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography details
Nikon S6400 Travel photography details
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
63
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (160 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (150 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S6400 Landscape photography highlights
28
has manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery power (160 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging factors
Nikon S6400 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
33
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (150 grams)
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Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Nikon S6400
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Nikon Coolpix S6400
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S7 Nikon Coolpix S6400
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-21 2012-08-22
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 150g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 160 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $140 $500