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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L840

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
Portability
67 Imaging
41 Features
48 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L840 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
  • Announced January 2013
Nikon L840
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Succeeded the Nikon L830
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L840 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the L840 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was launched 24 months before the L840 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR700 grades vs the L840 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Nikon L840

		

		

			
 EX-ZR700 L840 
Manual focus  More accurate focusing
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Casio EX-ZR700

		

		

			
 L840 EX-ZR700 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2013More modern by 24 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon L840

		

		

			
 EX-ZR700 L840 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display  Neither offers Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 offers outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Nikon L840 has proportions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") along with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Nikon L840 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR700 compared to the L840.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L840 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and L840 is 91 and 67 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L840 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and L840.
Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files though you might want to consider the age  of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR700 will be behind in sensor innovation.
	
			Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L840 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L840 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography features
Nikon L840 Portrait photography features
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 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 comes with face detection focusing
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
36
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Street photography with Nikon L840
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (222 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
51
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 more heavy than competitors in class (538g)
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography features
Nikon L840 Sports photography features
51
 incredible zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 better than average battery (470 per charge)
 max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
51
 long zoom range (23-855mm  37.2 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 great battery (590 per charge)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography advice
Nikon L840 Travel photography advice
71
 better than average battery (470 per charge)
 lighter than competition (222g)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 long reach (450mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
 great battery (590 CIPA)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (23mm)
 very long reach (855mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competitors in class (538 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography information
Nikon L840 Landscape photography information
52
 manual focus
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 better than average battery (470 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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 decently wide (23mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 great battery (590 per charge)
 no manual focus
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 no manual control
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR700 as a Vlogging camera
 Nikon L840 as a Vlogging camera
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (222 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 does not have external mic socket
27
 decently wide (23mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of microphone port
 more heavy than competitors in class (538g)
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon L840 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon L840
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Nikon Coolpix L840
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Nikon Coolpix L840
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-29 2015-02-10
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 23-855mm (37.2x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 7.4fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 222g (0.49 lb) 538g (1.19 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8")
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 590 shots
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $370 $400