Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon B500

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the B500 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was revealed 4 years earlier than the B500 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR700 scores versus the B500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and Nikon Coolpix B500. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery and Nikon B500 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR700 comes with external dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Nikon B500 has specifications of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon B500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR700 and the B500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and B500 is 91 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and B500.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos although you should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR700 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.