Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S7000
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S7000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 165g - 99 x 60 x 27mm
- Introduced February 2015
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Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon S7000, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the S7000 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe EX-Z550 was manufactured 6 years prior to the S7000 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-Z550 grades versus the S7000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 & Nikon Coolpix S7000. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery & Nikon S7000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Nikon S7000
| EX-Z550 | S7000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Casio EX-Z550
| S7000 | EX-Z550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2015 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 62 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon S7000
| EX-Z550 | S7000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S7000 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 features outer measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Nikon S7000 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z550 vs the S7000.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and S7000 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S7000 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and S7000.
As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S7000 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S7000 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Nikon Coolpix S7000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Nikon |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Nikon Coolpix S7000 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2015-02-10 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.4-6.5 |
| Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 9.2fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.70 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 143 gr (0.32 lb) | 165 gr (0.36 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 life | - | 180 photos |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | EN-EL19 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $149 | $280 |
