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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P7800

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P7800 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
  • Announced July 2011
Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Released November 2013
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P7800 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P7800, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is very comparable but the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR100 was announced 3 years earlier than the P7800 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR100 grades versus the P7800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Nikon P7800

 EX-ZR100 P7800 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 P7800 EX-ZR100 
ReleasedNovember 2013July 2011Fresher by 28 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon P7800

 EX-ZR100 P7800 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P7800 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 offers physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7800 has sizing of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P7800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the P7800.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P7800 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and P7800 is 92 and 82 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P7800 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P7800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and P7800.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR100 provides the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult. The older EX-ZR100 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P7800 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography features
Nikon P7800 Portrait photography features
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
has manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography factors
Nikon P7800 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (204 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (399 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography features
Nikon P7800 Sports photography features
46
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography details
Nikon P7800 Travel photography details
63
lighter than competition (204g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
68
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others in class (399 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Landscape photography with Nikon P7800
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
58
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging information
Nikon P7800 Vlogging information
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (204g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
75
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic socket
heavier than others in class (399g)
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P7800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon P7800
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Nikon Coolpix P7800
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Nikon Coolpix P7800
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2013-11-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 10.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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) 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 gr (0.45 pounds) 399 gr (0.88 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 200
Other
Battery life - 350 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $550