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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 S6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was released very close to the S6500 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR700 grades against the S6500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Nikon S6500

 EX-ZR700 S6500 
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 S6500 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon S6500

 EX-ZR700 S6500 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 provides outer measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Nikon S6500 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S6500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR700 and the S6500.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and S6500 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and S6500.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography features
Nikon S6500 Street photography features
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (222g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography info
Nikon S6500 Sports photography info
50
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (470 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Travel photography camera
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better than average battery (470 per charge)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than others in class (250 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography info
Nikon S6500 Landscape photography info
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has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (470 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6500 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon S6500
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Nikon Coolpix S6500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-29 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $370 $170