Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon P7100

Here, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon P7100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and P7100 (10MP) and the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and P7100 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR800 was brought out 18 months later than the P7100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-ZR800 matches up vs the P7100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 & Nikon Coolpix P7100. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery & Nikon P7100 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR800 enjoys external dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7100 has specifications of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR800 versus the P7100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and P7100 is 91 and 82 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and P7100.

As you can see, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR800 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Casio EX-ZR800 will give extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR800 will have an edge in sensor innovation.