Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon P520
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon P520 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 550g - 125 x 84 x 102mm
- Released January 2013
- Replaced the Nikon P510
- Newer Model is Nikon P530

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon P520 Overview
Following is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the P520 (18MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR700 was introduced about the same time to the P520 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR700 grades versus the P520 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon P520 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 & Nikon Coolpix P520. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery & Nikon P520 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Nikon P520
EX-ZR700 | P520 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Casio EX-ZR700
P520 | EX-ZR700 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon P520
EX-ZR700 | P520 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon P520 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR700 has got exterior 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 P520 has dimensions of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon P520 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR700 vs the P520.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and P520 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon P520 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR700 and P520.
As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon P520 to offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon P520 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Nikon Coolpix P520 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Nikon |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Nikon Coolpix P520 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-29 | 2013-01-29 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 24-1000mm (41.7x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 222 gr (0.49 pounds) | 550 gr (1.21 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") |
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 photographs | 200 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-130 | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $370 | $380 |