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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L820

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
Portability
72
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L820 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
  • Launched January 2013
Nikon L820
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon L810
  • Later Model is Nikon L830
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L820 Overview

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the L820 (16MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was announced within a month of the L820 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR700 matches up versus the L820 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Nikon L820

 EX-ZR700 L820 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 L820 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon L820

 EX-ZR700 L820 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L820 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR700 comes with exterior measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Nikon L820 has measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR700 against the L820.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L820 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and L820 is 91 and 72 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L820 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L820 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and L820.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L820 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L820 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography details
Nikon L820 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography factors
Nikon L820 Street photography factors
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (470 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography factors
Nikon L820 Sports photography factors
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excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery power (470 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Travel photography with Nikon L820
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better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
very long reach (675mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (470g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L820 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (470 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging advice
Nikon L820 Vlogging advice
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
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relatively wide (23mm)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
heavier than others in class (470 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon L820
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Nikon Coolpix L820
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Nikon Coolpix L820
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-29 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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) 23-675mm (29.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lbs) 470 gr (1.04 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 320 shots
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $370 $192