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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L26

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L26 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L26 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon L26, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the L26 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was introduced 13 months later than the L26 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR700 grades versus the L26 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Nikon L26

 EX-ZR700 L26 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 13 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 L26 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon L26

 EX-ZR700 L26 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR700 provides 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) while the Nikon L26 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon L26 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR700 compared to the L26.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and L26 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and L26.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you have to take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer EX-ZR700 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography details
Nikon L26 Portrait photography details
43
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography info
Nikon L26 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Sports photography camera
50
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography features
Nikon L26 Travel photography features
70
great battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
62
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography features
Nikon L26 Landscape photography features
51
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
great battery pack (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
37
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging factors
Nikon L26 Vlogging factors
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
28
decently wide (26mm)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon L26
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Nikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Nikon Coolpix L26
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE 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), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 shots 200 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-130 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $370 $70