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Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon Z7

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Announced August 2018
  • Later Model is Nikon Z7 II
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Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon Z7 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-S7 and Nikon Z7, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and Z7 (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.

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The EX-S7 was revealed 9 years earlier than the Z7 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-S7 matches up vs the Z7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Nikon Z7

 EX-S7 Z7 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Casio EX-S7

 Z7 EX-S7 
AnnouncedAugust 2018February 2010Fresher by 103 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Nikon Z7

 EX-S7 Z7 
Manual focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S7 offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z7 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-S7 compared to the Z7.

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and Z7 is 96 and 62 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S7 and Z7.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-S7 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Nikon Z7 will give greater detail because of its extra 34 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older EX-S7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography details
Nikon Z7 Portrait photography details
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
87
has manual focus
fantastic MP (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Street photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Street photography camera
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
79
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography information
Nikon Z7 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
83
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
terrible battery life (330 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography factors
Nikon Z7 Travel photography factors
52
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
fantastic MP (46 megapixels)
terrible battery life (330 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography factors
Nikon Z7 Landscape photography factors
28
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
83
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
terrible battery life (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S7
Vlogging with Nikon Z7
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
36
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
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Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Nikon Z7
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Nikon Z7
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-S7 Nikon Z7
Type Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-02-21 2018-08-23
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 Expeed 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 46 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 8256 x 5504
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 493
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon Z
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Available lenses - 15
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7" 3.2"
Resolution of display 230k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed - 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/200s
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 675g (1.49 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 99
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2668
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal XQD card
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $140 $2,797