Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S6900
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Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S6900 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 181g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched February 2015
Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S6900 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-S7 and Nikon S6900, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and S6900 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe EX-S7 was launched 6 years prior to the S6900 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-S7 matches up vs the S6900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S6900 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S7 and Nikon Coolpix S6900. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-S7 Gallery and Nikon S6900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Nikon S6900
EX-S7 | S6900 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Casio EX-S7
S6900 | EX-S7 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | February 2010 | Fresher by 60 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Nikon S6900
EX-S7 | S6900 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S6900 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S7 enjoys physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6900 has sizing of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-S7 and Nikon S6900 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-S7 versus the S6900.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and S6900 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S6900 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S7 and S6900.
All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S6900 to render more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older EX-S7 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S6900 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S6900 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Nikon Coolpix S6900 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Nikon |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Nikon Coolpix S6900 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-02-21 | 2015-02-10 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
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/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 2.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 pounds) | 181 grams (0.40 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" 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 | - | 180 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-80 | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $140 | $190 |