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Casio EX-S7 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
76
Features
62
Overall
70

Casio EX-S7 vs Zeiss ZX1 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
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Introduced September 2018
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Casio EX-S7 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-S7 and Zeiss ZX1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Zeiss. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-S7 was announced 9 years before the ZX1 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-S7 matches up against the ZX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Zeiss ZX1

 EX-S7 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Casio EX-S7

 ZX1 EX-S7 
IntroducedSeptember 2018February 2010Newer by 104 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension4.34"2.7"Bigger screen (+1.64")
Screen resolution2765k230kSharper screen (+2535k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Zeiss ZX1

 EX-S7 ZX1 
Focus manually More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S7 enjoys outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has sizing of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

See the Casio EX-S7 and Zeiss ZX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-S7 vs the ZX1.

Casio EX-S7 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and ZX1 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S7 and ZX1.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S7 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer you greater detail with its extra 25MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged EX-S7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S7 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S7
Portrait photography with Zeiss ZX1
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
85
focusing manually
megapixel count high (37MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Street photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
70
screen articulates fully
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features focus by touch
great ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Sports photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
63
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count high (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
64
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
megapixel count high (37MP)
great max aperture (f2)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average (800g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S7
Landscape photography with Zeiss ZX1
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
68
focusing manually
great max aperture (f2)
lovely big screen (4.34 inch)
megapixel count high (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
31
great max aperture (f2)
has touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no external mic support
heavier than average (800g)
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Casio EX-S7 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Zeiss ZX1
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Zeiss
Model Casio Exilim EX-S7 Zeiss ZX1
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-21 2018-09-27
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 37MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 7488 x 4992
Maximum native ISO 1600 51200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 255
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2-22
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inches 4.34 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 2,765 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 800 gr (1.76 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal 512GB internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $140 -