Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon Z7

In this article, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon Z7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Casio and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and Z7 (Full frame) use different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR15 was manufactured 7 years prior to the Z7 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-ZR15 matches up vs the Z7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Nikon Z7. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Nikon Z7 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 has exterior 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 Z7 has sizing 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the Z7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and Z7 is 93 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and Z7.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR15 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Nikon Z7 will result in greater detail due to its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older EX-ZR15 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.