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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon P310

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon P310 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 P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon P300
  • Successor is Nikon P330
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon P310 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon P310, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the P310 (16MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was manufactured 8 months after the P310 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR700 matches up vs the P310 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Nikon P310

 EX-ZR700 P310 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2012More modern by 8 months
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 P310 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon P310

 EX-ZR700 P310 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon P310 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider 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") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Nikon P310 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR700 and the P310.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon P310 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and P310 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon P310 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon P310 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and P310.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher EX-ZR700 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon P310 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon P310 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon P310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography details
Nikon P310 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography advice
Nikon P310 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography info
Nikon P310 Sports photography info
51
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery (470 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P310 as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery (470 per charge)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography details
Nikon P310 Landscape photography details
52
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
great battery (470 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
55
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P310 as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
36
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon P310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon P310
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Nikon Coolpix P310
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Nikon Coolpix P310
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2012-06-22
Physical type Compact Compact
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 pictures 230 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $370 $700