Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon P7000

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Nikon P7000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and P7000 (10MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and P7000 (1/1.7") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR15 was brought out 14 months after the P7000 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR15 grades versus the P7000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Nikon Coolpix P7000. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Nikon P7000 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 enjoys outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7000 has measurements of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Nikon P7000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the P7000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and P7000 is 93 and 85 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and P7000.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR15 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Casio EX-ZR15 will deliver extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR15 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.