Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon D5

In this write-up, we are matching up the Casio EX-S7 and Nikon D5, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro DSLR by brands Casio and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and D5 (21MP) and the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and D5 (Full frame) use different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-S7 was revealed 6 years before the D5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon D5 being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-S7 grades vs the D5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S7 and Nikon D5. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S7 Gallery and Nikon D5 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S7 provides exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Nikon D5 has sizing of 160mm x 158.5mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

See the Casio EX-S7 and Nikon D5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-S7 and the D5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and D5 is 96 and 50 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S7 and D5.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-S7 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Nikon D5 will offer more detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older EX-S7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.