Casio EX-ZR400 vs Nikon Z7

Below, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon Z7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and Z7 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR400 was released 6 years earlier than the Z7 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR400 grades against the Z7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 & Nikon Z7. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery & Nikon Z7 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR400 enjoys exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon Z7 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Nikon Z7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the Z7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and Z7 is 92 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR400 and Z7.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR400 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Nikon Z7 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR400 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.