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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica X1

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Leica X1 front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
33
Overall
44

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica X1 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
  • Released January 2013
Leica X1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • 35mm (F2.8) lens
  • 306g - 124 x 60 x 32mm
  • Revealed December 2009
  • New Model is Leica X2
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica X1 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-ZR700 and Leica X1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Leica. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and X1 (12MP) and the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and X1 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR700 was revealed 3 years after the X1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Leica X1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-ZR700 matches up against the X1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Leica X1

 EX-ZR700 X1 
RevealedJanuary 2013December 2009More modern by 38 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica X1 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 X1 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Leica X1

 EX-ZR700 X1 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica X1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR700 features external measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Leica X1 has dimensions of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR700 against the X1.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica X1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and X1 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica X1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica X1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and X1.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR700 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Casio EX-ZR700 will give extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR700 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica X1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica X1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica X1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography details
Leica X1 Portrait photography details
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography factors
Leica X1 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
70
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (306g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Sports photography camera
Leica X1 as a Sports photography camera
51
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (470 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography advice
Leica X1 Travel photography advice
71
great battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
59
lighter than competition (306g)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography info
Leica X1 Landscape photography info
52
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
great battery life (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
44
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging information
Leica X1 Vlogging information
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
9
no video shooting
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica X1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Leica X1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Leica X1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Leica
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Leica X1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2009-12-18
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4272 x 2856
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 30cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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), -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 306 gr (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 124 x 60 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $370 $1,495