Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon P340

Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon P340, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and P340 (12MP) and the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and P340 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR700 was manufactured 12 months prior to the P340 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR700 matches up vs the P340 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and Nikon Coolpix P340. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery and Nikon P340 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR700 has got external 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 P340 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon P340 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR700 versus the P340.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and P340 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR700 and P340.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR700 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Casio EX-ZR700 will provide extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-ZR700 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.