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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon A900

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon A900 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Later Model is Nikon A1000
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon A900 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the A900 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was manufactured 4 years before the A900 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR700 grades vs the A900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Nikon A900

 EX-ZR700 A900 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 A900 EX-ZR700 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2013More modern by 37 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon A900

 EX-ZR700 A900 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR700 enjoys physical dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Nikon A900 has dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon A900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR700 vs the A900.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon A900 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and A900 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and A900.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon A900 to produce extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR700 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Portrait photography with Nikon A900
44
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
good MP (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Street photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (289g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography factors
Nikon A900 Sports photography factors
51
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (470 shots)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
56
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Travel photography with Nikon A900
71
good battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than competition (222g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
74
lighter than others (289 grams)
connects via bluetooth
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography features
Nikon A900 Landscape photography features
52
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
49
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon A900 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others (289 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon A900
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Nikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Nikon Coolpix A900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-29 2016-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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) 289 grams (0.64 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 300 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $370 $400