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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon P7700

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon P7700 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Announced May 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon P7100
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon P7700 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon P7700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and P7700 (12MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and P7700 (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR15 was introduced 16 months earlier than the P7700 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR15 matches up against the P7700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Nikon P7700

 EX-ZR15 P7700 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 P7700 EX-ZR15 
AnnouncedMay 2013January 2012Newer by 16 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon P7700

 EX-ZR15 P7700 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon P7700 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 features physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon P7700 has proportions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the P7700.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon P7700 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and P7700 is 93 and 82 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon P7700 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon P7700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and P7700.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR15 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Casio EX-ZR15 will provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR15 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon P7700 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon P7700 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon P7700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon P7700 Portrait photography highlights
40
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
46
manual focus
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography highlights
Nikon P7700 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
64
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (392g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P7700 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery power (325 shots)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography information
Nikon P7700 Travel photography information
67
great battery power (325 shots)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (392 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P7700 as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
great battery power (325 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
54
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (330 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging highlights
Nikon P7700 Vlogging highlights
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
75
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
heavier than average in class (392g)
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon P7700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon P7700
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Nikon Coolpix P7700
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Nikon Coolpix P7700
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-09 2013-05-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focusing range 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176g (0.39 pounds) 392g (0.86 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 53
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 191
Other
Battery life 325 shots 330 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $249 $499