Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S70
96 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
26 Overall
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Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S70 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
- Revealed February 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
- Revealed August 2009

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S70 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Casio EX-S7 and Nikon S70, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the S70 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-S7 was released 7 months later than the S70 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-S7 grades against the S70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S70 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S7 & Nikon Coolpix S70. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-S7 Gallery & Nikon S70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Nikon S70
EX-S7 | S70 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 7 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Casio EX-S7
S70 | EX-S7 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 288k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+58k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Nikon S70
EX-S7 | S70 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S70 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-S7 has got physical measurements 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 Nikon S70 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-S7 and Nikon S70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S7 against the S70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and S70 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S70 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S7 and S70.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The younger EX-S7 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S70 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S70 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Nikon Coolpix S70 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Nikon |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Nikon Coolpix S70 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-02-21 | 2009-08-04 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Expeed |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest 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 autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.9-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3.5" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 288k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 pounds) | 160 grams (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
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 ID | NP-80 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $140 | $290 |