Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S9700

Below is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was manufactured 16 months earlier than the S9700 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR1000 scores versus the S9700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Nikon Coolpix S9700. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Nikon S9700 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 enjoys exterior measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Nikon S9700 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon S9700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 versus the S9700.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and S9700 is 90 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and S9700.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images however you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older EX-ZR1000 will be behind in sensor technology.