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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
77
Features
62
Overall
71

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Zeiss ZX1 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Released September 2018
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-ZR700 and Zeiss ZX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Zeiss. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) feature different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR700 was unveiled 6 years before the ZX1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR700 scores versus the ZX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Zeiss ZX1

 EX-ZR700 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 ZX1 EX-ZR700 
ReleasedSeptember 2018January 2013More modern by 68 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension4.34"3"Bigger screen (+1.34")
Screen resolution2765k922kSharper screen (+1843k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Zeiss ZX1

 EX-ZR700 ZX1 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 has external measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has proportions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR700 and Zeiss ZX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR700 versus the ZX1.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and ZX1 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and ZX1.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR700 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer more detail having an extra 21MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR700 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Portrait photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Portrait photography camera
43
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
86
manual focus
sensor resolution is amazing (37MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography info
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
70
fully articulated screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
above average ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Sports photography with Zeiss ZX1
50
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery (470 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
63
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is amazing (37 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography advice
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography advice
70
great battery (470 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (222g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
sensor resolution is amazing (37 megapixels)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (800 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography details
51
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
great battery (470 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
69
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f2)
very good size screen (4.34 inch)
sensor resolution is amazing (37 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging features
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging features
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
31
fast maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic socket
heavier than others in class (800g)
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Zeiss ZX1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Casio Zeiss
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Zeiss ZX1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2018-09-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 37MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 7488 x 4992
Maximum native ISO 3200 51200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 255
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2-22
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 4.34"
Screen resolution 922k dots 2,765k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 800 grams (1.76 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC 512GB internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $370 -