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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S9700

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(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 August 2013
Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon S9500
  • Newer Model is Nikon S9900
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S9700 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was released 6 months before the S9700 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-ZR800 matches up vs the S9700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Nikon S9700

 EX-ZR800 S9700 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 S9700 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Nikon S9700

 EX-ZR800 S9700 
AnnouncedAugust 2013February 2014Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR800 has physical measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Nikon S9700 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR800 and the S9700.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and S9700 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR800 and S9700.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography information
Nikon S9700 Portrait photography information
44
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Street photography with Nikon S9700
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (222g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (232g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography details
Nikon S9700 Sports photography details
51
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography info
Nikon S9700 Travel photography info
74
better than average battery life (470 shots)
lighter than others in class (222g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (232 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Landscape photography camera
55
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
45
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9700 as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (232g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Nikon S9700
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Nikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Nikon Coolpix S9700
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-08-07 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus range 4cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
AE 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), 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/30/25p) 320 x 240 (240p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 lbs) 232g (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
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 images 300 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $429 $350