Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P7800
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P7800 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P7800 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Nikon Coolpix P7800. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Nikon P7800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Nikon P7800
EX-ZR100 | P7800 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Casio EX-ZR100
P7800 | EX-ZR100 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 28 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon P7800
EX-ZR100 | P7800 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon P7800 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Nikon Coolpix P7800 | |
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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 |