Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon P7700

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 & Nikon Coolpix P7700. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery & Nikon P7700 Gallery.

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.

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

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.