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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S8000

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S8000 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Nikon S8000
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Nikon S8000

 EX-ZR700 S8000 
RevealedJanuary 2013June 2010More recent by 32 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 S8000 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon S8000

 EX-ZR700 S8000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography information
Nikon S8000 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography factors
Nikon S8000 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography details
Nikon S8000 Sports photography details
50
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery power (470 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography info
Nikon S8000 Travel photography info
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great battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than average in class (222g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
61
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography info
Nikon S8000 Landscape photography info
51
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
great battery power (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
37
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging features
Nikon S8000 Vlogging features
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
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image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon S8000
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Nikon Coolpix S8000
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