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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon D3400

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Nikon D3400 front
Portability
70
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon D3400 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
  • Announced January 2013
Nikon D3400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 395g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Announced August 2016
  • Previous Model is Nikon D3300
  • Updated by Nikon D3500
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon D3400 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon D3400, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Casio and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and D3400 (24MP) and the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and D3400 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR700 was launched 4 years prior to the D3400 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D3400 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR700 matches up against the D3400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Nikon D3400

 EX-ZR700 D3400 
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 D3400 EX-ZR700 
AnnouncedAugust 2016January 2013Newer by 43 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon D3400

 EX-ZR700 D3400 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon D3400 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR700 features external dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Nikon D3400 has specifications of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR700 against the D3400.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon D3400 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and D3400 is 91 and 70 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon D3400 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon D3400 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and D3400.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR700 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Nikon D3400 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR700 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon D3400 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon D3400 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon D3400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography details
Nikon D3400 Portrait photography details
44
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
80
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Street photography with Nikon D3400
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (395g)
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography factors
Nikon D3400 Sports photography factors
51
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
69
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (1,200 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography factors
Nikon D3400 Travel photography factors
71
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
good battery life (1,200 per charge)
lighter than competition (395 grams)
connects via bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography factors
Nikon D3400 Landscape photography factors
52
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (1,200 shots)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D3400 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
30
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (395g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon D3400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon D3400
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Nikon D3400
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Nikon D3400
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2013-01-29 2016-08-17
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.56x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 395 gr (0.87 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 86
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1192
Other
Battery life 470 photos 1200 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $370 $397