Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon Z7

Below is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon Z7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Casio and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and Z7 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR100 was introduced 8 years prior to the Z7 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR100 grades vs the Z7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 & Nikon Z7. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery & Nikon Z7 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 offers outside measurements 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 Z7 has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the Z7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and Z7 is 92 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and Z7.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR100 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Nikon Z7 will give you extra detail using its extra 34 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-ZR100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.