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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon D7500

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Nikon D7500 front
Portability
60
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon D7500 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 D7500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Old Model is Nikon D7200
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon D7500 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon D7500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Casio and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and D7500 (21MP) and the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and D7500 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR100 was introduced 6 years earlier than the D7500 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D7500 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-ZR100 grades vs the D7500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Nikon D7500

 EX-ZR100 D7500 

Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 D7500 EX-ZR100 
LaunchedApril 2017July 2011More modern by 69 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon D7500

 EX-ZR100 D7500 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon D7500 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 has exterior 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) and the Nikon D7500 has sizing of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") along with a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon D7500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the D7500.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon D7500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and D7500 is 92 and 60 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon D7500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon D7500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and D7500.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR100 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Nikon D7500 will deliver extra detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon D7500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon D7500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon D7500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D7500 Portrait photography highlights
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
79
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography information
Nikon D7500 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (204g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
76
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Sports photography with Nikon D7500
46
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization
megapixel count decent (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D7500 as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than others (204 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D7500 as a Landscape photography camera
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
82
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization
megapixel count decent (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging info
Nikon D7500 Vlogging info
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (204g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
35
touch screen
built in image stabilization
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon D7500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon D7500
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Nikon D7500
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Nikon D7500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2011-07-19 2017-04-12
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS Expeed 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5568 x 3712
Max native ISO 3200 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 1640000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Number of lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 seconds
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204g (0.45 lbs) 720g (1.59 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 86
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1483
Other
Battery life - 950 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL15a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $1,247