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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P7100

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7100 front
Portability
82
Imaging
35
Features
55
Overall
43

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P7100 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
Nikon P7100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon P7000
  • Replacement is Nikon P7700
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P7100 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P7100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the P7100 (10MP) is relatively close but the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and P7100 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR100 was unveiled 7 months before the P7100 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR100 matches up vs the P7100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Nikon P7100

 EX-ZR100 P7100 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 P7100 EX-ZR100 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2011More modern by 7 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon P7100

 EX-ZR100 P7100 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P7100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 comes with physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon P7100 has proportions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P7100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the P7100.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P7100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and P7100 is 92 and 82 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P7100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P7100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and P7100.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR100 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Casio EX-ZR100 will result in greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P7100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P7100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P7100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon P7100 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
45
focusing manually
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography information
Nikon P7100 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (395 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P7100 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (350 shots)
max fps very slow (1.3 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography information
Nikon P7100 Travel photography information
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lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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good battery (350 CIPA)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
heavier than average in class (395 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Landscape photography with Nikon P7100
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you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (350 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging factors
Nikon P7100 Vlogging factors
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
has external mic socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than average in class (395 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P7100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon P7100
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Nikon Coolpix P7100
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Nikon Coolpix P7100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2012-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 80 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames/s 1.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 9.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204g (0.45 lb) 395g (0.87 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 41
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 165
Other
Battery life - 350 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (10 or 2 second delay)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $750