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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S9700

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S9700 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
  • Released July 2011
Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon S9500
  • Later Model is Nikon S9900
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S9700 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and S9700 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was introduced 3 years prior to the S9700 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR100 matches up versus the S9700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Nikon S9700

 EX-ZR100 S9700 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 S9700 EX-ZR100 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2011Fresher by 31 months
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon S9700

 EX-ZR100 S9700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 provides outside measurements 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 S9700 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Nikon S9700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the S9700.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and S9700 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and S9700.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S9700 to produce more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-ZR100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography features
Nikon S9700 Portrait photography features
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manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography factors
Nikon S9700 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (204g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (232 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max fps (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
53
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography details
Nikon S9700 Travel photography details
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lighter than competition (204 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (232 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography features
Nikon S9700 Landscape photography features
43
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging advice
Nikon S9700 Vlogging advice
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (204 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (232g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon S9700
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Nikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Nikon Coolpix S9700
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/30/25p) 320 x 240 (240p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lbs) 232 grams (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $300 $350