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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon Z7

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Launched September 2010
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand 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
  • Successor is Nikon Z7 II
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon Z7 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon Z7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Casio and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and Z7 (Full frame) use different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR10 was launched 9 years prior to the Z7 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR10 grades versus the Z7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Nikon Z7

 EX-ZR10 Z7 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 Z7 EX-ZR10 
AnnouncedAugust 2018September 2010More recent by 96 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k461kCrisper display (+1639k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Nikon Z7

 EX-ZR10 Z7 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR10 offers exterior measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z7 has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon Z7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR10 and the Z7.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and Z7 is 93 and 62 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR10 and Z7.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR10 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Nikon Z7 will give more detail utilizing its extra 34 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older EX-ZR10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography features
Nikon Z7 Portrait photography features
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
86
has manual focus
megapixel count amazing (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography highlights
Nikon Z7 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Sports photography with Nikon Z7
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
bad battery pack (330 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
environment proof
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count amazing (46 megapixels)
bad battery pack (330 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography details
Nikon Z7 Landscape photography details
41
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
bad battery pack (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging highlights
Nikon Z7 Vlogging highlights
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
36
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Nikon Z7
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Nikon Z7
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Nikon Z7
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2010-09-20 2018-08-23
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS Expeed 6
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixels 46 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 493
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Nikon Z
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Amount of lenses - 15
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lbs) 675 grams (1.49 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 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 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC XQD card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $190 $2,797