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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica C

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Leica C front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica C Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2013
Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
  • Revealed September 2013
  • Additionally Known as Typ112
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica C Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica C, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Leica. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and C (12MP) and the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and C (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR700 was launched 7 months before the C and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR700 grades vs the C in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Leica C

 EX-ZR700 C 
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica C over the Casio EX-ZR700

 C EX-ZR700 
RevealedSeptember 2013January 2013More recent by 7 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Leica C

 EX-ZR700 C 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica C Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR700 provides outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Leica C has sizing of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR700 compared to the C.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica C size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and C is 91 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica C top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica C Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and C.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR700 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Casio EX-ZR700 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older EX-ZR700 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica C sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica C Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica C Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica C as a Portrait photography camera
43
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
42
you can focus manually
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography highlights
Leica C Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Sports photography with Leica C
50
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery life (470 shots)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography details
Leica C Travel photography details
70
great battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (222g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography info
Leica C Landscape photography info
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
great battery life (470 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
54
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Vlogging camera
Leica C as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (222g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
39
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica C Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Leica C
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Leica C
General Information
Brand Name Casio Leica
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Leica C
Also referred to as - Typ112
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2013-09-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 1 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lbs) 195 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 pictures 250 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $370 $1,299