Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S5300

Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon S5300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the S5300 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was released 11 months before the S5300 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR700 scores against the S5300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and Nikon Coolpix S5300. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery and Nikon S5300 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 comes with outer 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) whilst the Nikon S5300 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon S5300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR700 against the S5300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and S5300 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and S5300.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should always factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR700 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.