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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon P530

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon P530 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
  • Launched January 2013
Nikon P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon P520
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon P530 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the P530 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was revealed 12 months before the P530 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-ZR700 scores versus the P530 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Nikon P530

 EX-ZR700 P530 
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 P530 EX-ZR700 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2013More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon P530

 EX-ZR700 P530 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon P530 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 has got exterior dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Nikon P530 has proportions of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR700 against the P530.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon P530 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and P530 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon P530 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon P530 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and P530.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of images although you should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR700 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon P530 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon P530 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon P530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Portrait photography with Nikon P530
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography details
Nikon P530 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (222g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average (494g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography information
Nikon P530 Sports photography information
51
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 shots)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
48
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P530 as a Travel photography camera
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good battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1000mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (240 per charge)
heavier than average (494 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography factors
Nikon P530 Landscape photography factors
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
45
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging factors
Nikon P530 Vlogging factors
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
heavier than average (494g)
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon P530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon P530
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Nikon Coolpix P530
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Nikon Coolpix P530
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-29 2014-02-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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 mount type 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 range 5cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 494 gr (1.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $370 $280