Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon P500
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon P500 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
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-810mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 494g - 116 x 84 x 103mm
- Introduced February 2011
- Replacement is Nikon P510

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon P500 Overview
Following is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Nikon P500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and P500 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR700 was manufactured 24 months after the P500 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-ZR700 matches up versus the P500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon P500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 & Nikon Coolpix P500. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery & Nikon P500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Nikon P500
EX-ZR700 | P500 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2011 | More modern by 24 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the Casio EX-ZR700
P500 | EX-ZR700 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon P500
EX-ZR700 | P500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon P500 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR700 has external dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Nikon P500 has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Nikon P500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR700 compared to the P500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and P500 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon P500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and P500.
As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR700 to give you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR700 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon P500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon P500 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Nikon Coolpix P500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Nikon |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Nikon Coolpix P500 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-01-29 | 2011-02-09 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-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 | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 23-810mm (35.2x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.4-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 922k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 8.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 222g (0.49 pounds) | 494g (1.09 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | 220 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-130 | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $370 | $399 |