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Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S70

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S70 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
  • Revealed February 2010
Nikon S70
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Nikon S70

 EX-S7 S70 
RevealedFebruary 2010August 2009More recent by 7 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Casio EX-S7

 S70 EX-S7 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution288k230kSharper display (+58k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Nikon S70

 EX-S7 S70 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S70 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography details
Nikon S70 Portrait photography details
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S7
Street photography with Nikon S70
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography info
Nikon S70 Sports photography info
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography info
Nikon S70 Travel photography info
52
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
56
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (160 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography information
Nikon S70 Landscape photography information
28
manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
37
rather wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S7
Vlogging with Nikon S70
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
30
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
heavier than competition (160g)
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Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Nikon S70
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Nikon Coolpix S70
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