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Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon Z7

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2010
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Newer Model is Nikon Z7 II
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon Z7 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-Z35 versus Nikon Z7, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and Z7 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z35 was manufactured 9 years prior to the Z7 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-Z35 scores vs the Z7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Nikon Z7

 EX-Z35 Z7 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Casio EX-Z35

 Z7 EX-Z35 
AnnouncedAugust 2018February 2010Fresher by 103 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Nikon Z7

 EX-Z35 Z7 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z35 has got outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z7 has measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z35 versus Nikon Z7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z35 and the Z7.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and Z7 is 96 and 62 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z35 and Z7.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z35 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Nikon Z7 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 34MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z35 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z35
Portrait photography with Nikon Z7
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
86
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z35
Street photography with Nikon Z7
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography highlights
Nikon Z7 Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery pack (330 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography highlights
Nikon Z7 Travel photography highlights
52
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
megapixel count high (46 megapixels)
low battery pack (330 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Landscape photography camera
28
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
low battery pack (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z7 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
36
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Nikon Z7
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Nikon Z7
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Nikon Z7
Category Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-02-21 2018-08-23
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 46 megapixel
Anti alias 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 3200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 493
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Nikon Z
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 15
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed - 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (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 640x480 3840x2160
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 pounds) 675g (1.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2668
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-82 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal XQD card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $99 $2,797