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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P7700

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P7700 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2009
Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Introduced May 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon P7100
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P7700 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-Z280 versus Nikon P7700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the P7700 (12MP) is fairly similar but the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and P7700 (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z280 was brought out 4 years earlier than the P7700 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z280 scores against the P7700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Nikon P7700

 EX-Z280 P7700 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Casio EX-Z280

 P7700 EX-Z280 
IntroducedMay 2013August 2009Newer by 45 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k115kSharper display (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon P7700

 EX-Z280 P7700 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P7700 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 has external measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon P7700 has dimensions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the P7700.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P7700 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and P7700 is 96 and 82 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P7700 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P7700 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and P7700.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same MP but different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z280 offers the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF tougher. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P7700 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P7700 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P7700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography advice
Nikon P7700 Portrait photography advice
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
46
focusing manually
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
Street photography with Nikon P7700
55
lighter than competition in class (133g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (392 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography highlights
Nikon P7700 Sports photography highlights
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z280
Travel photography with Nikon P7700
62
lighter than competition in class (133g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
65
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (392 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography features
Nikon P7700 Landscape photography features
32
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
54
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging factors
Nikon P7700 Vlogging factors
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
75
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (392g)
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon P7700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon P7700
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Nikon Coolpix P7700
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Nikon Coolpix P7700
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-31 2013-05-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 115k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 10.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 392 grams (0.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 191
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $180 $499