Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L820
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L820 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L820 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and Nikon Coolpix L820. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery and Nikon L820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Nikon L820
EX-ZR700 | L820 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Casio EX-ZR700
L820 | EX-ZR700 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon L820
EX-ZR700 | L820 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L820 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L820 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Nikon Coolpix L820 | |
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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 |