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Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S6900

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S6900 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
  • Released February 2010
Nikon S6900
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Nikon S6900

 EX-S7 S6900 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Casio EX-S7

 S6900 EX-S7 
LaunchedFebruary 2015February 2010Fresher by 60 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Nikon S6900

 EX-S7 S6900 
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).

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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.

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S6900 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S6900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S6900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S7
Portrait photography with Nikon S6900
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography features
Nikon S6900 Street photography features
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (181g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography information
Nikon S6900 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (180 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S7
Travel photography with Nikon S6900
52
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery (180 CIPA)
more heavy than average in class (181 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography features
Nikon S6900 Landscape photography features
28
focusing manually
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
42
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (180 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging advice
Nikon S6900 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
70
pretty wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (181 grams)
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Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S6900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Nikon S6900
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Nikon Coolpix S6900
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