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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S32

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S32 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S32 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Nikon S32, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and S32 (13MP) and the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR700 was announced 12 months before the S32 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR700 scores against the S32 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Nikon S32

 EX-ZR700 S32 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 S32 EX-ZR700 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2013Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon S32

 EX-ZR700 S32 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S32 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR700 has outer dimensions 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 S32 has measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Nikon S32 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR700 versus the S32.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S32 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and S32 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S32 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S32 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and S32.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR700 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Casio EX-ZR700 will offer you greater detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR700 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S32 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S32 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S32 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
32
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography factors
Nikon S32 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (222g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography advice
Nikon S32 Sports photography advice
50
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/3")
low battery (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography info
Nikon S32 Travel photography info
70
great battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than competitors (222g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery (220 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography details
Nikon S32 Landscape photography details
51
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
34
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/3")
has no RAW files
low battery (220 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR700
Vlogging with Nikon S32
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (222g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
30
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon S32
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Nikon Coolpix S32
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Nikon Coolpix S32
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-29 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4160 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
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
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
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), 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 lb) 175g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 220 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (Approx. 10 seconds )
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $370 $180