Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon B700

On this page, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon B700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and B700 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was announced 5 years prior to the B700 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR100 scores versus the B700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Nikon Coolpix B700. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Nikon B700 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 features physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon B700 has dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the B700.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and B700 is 92 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and B700.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon B700 to result in greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older EX-ZR100 will be behind in sensor tech.