Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S8000
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S8000 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
- Revealed June 2010

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S8000 Overview
Below is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Nikon S8000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR700 was manufactured 2 years later than the S8000 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-ZR700 grades vs the S8000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S8000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and Nikon Coolpix S8000. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery and Nikon S8000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Nikon S8000
EX-ZR700 | S8000 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 32 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Casio EX-ZR700
S8000 | EX-ZR700 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon S8000
EX-ZR700 | S8000 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 features 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) and the Nikon S8000 has proportions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Nikon S8000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR700 and the S8000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and S8000 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and S8000.
All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR700 to result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR700 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Nikon Coolpix S8000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Nikon |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Nikon Coolpix S8000 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-01-29 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
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) | 30-300mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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), | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 222 grams (0.49 lb) | 183 grams (0.40 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $370 | $300 |