Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S9100

The following is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and S9100 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was introduced 19 months after the S9100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR700 scores against the S9100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 & Nikon Coolpix S9100. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery & Nikon S9100 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR700 offers external dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9100 has specifications of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR700 vs the S9100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and S9100 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and S9100.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR700 to resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR700 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.