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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon P520

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon P520 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(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
Nikon P520
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Nikon P520

 EX-ZR700 P520 
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 P520 EX-ZR700 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon P520

 EX-ZR700 P520 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon P520 size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon P520 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon P520 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Portrait photography with Nikon P520
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manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P520 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
51
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography information
Nikon P520 Sports photography information
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great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
46
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P520 as a Travel photography camera
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good battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (222g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (1000mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery (200 shots)
heavier than competition in class (550g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography factors
Nikon P520 Landscape photography factors
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manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery power (470 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
46
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery (200 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging advice
Nikon P520 Vlogging advice
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fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (222g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
57
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no mic socket
heavier than competition in class (550g)
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon P520 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon P520
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Nikon Coolpix P520
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