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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S640

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S640 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 S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S640 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S640, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and S640 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was introduced 3 years after the S640 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR700 scores vs the S640 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Nikon S640

 EX-ZR700 S640 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2009Newer by 43 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 S640 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon S640

 EX-ZR700 S640 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR700 enjoys 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) while the Nikon S640 has specifications of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR700 against the S640.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S640 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and S640 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and S640.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR700 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR700 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S640 Portrait photography factors
43
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography advice
Nikon S640 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S640 Sports photography highlights
50
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
33
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography factors
Nikon S640 Travel photography factors
70
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than average in class (222g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography details
Nikon S640 Landscape photography details
51
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR700
Vlogging with Nikon S640
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon S640
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Nikon Coolpix S640
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Nikon Coolpix S640
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus range 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 lb) 130g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $370 $225