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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon Z7

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Released August 2018
  • Newer Model is Nikon Z7 II
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon Z7 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZS10 versus Nikon Z7, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the EX-ZS10 (1/2.3") and Z7 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZS10 was released 8 years before the Z7 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-ZS10 grades versus the Z7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Nikon Z7

 EX-ZS10 Z7 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Casio EX-ZS10

 Z7 EX-ZS10 
ReleasedAugust 2018January 2011Fresher by 92 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2""Bigger screen (+3.2")
Screen resolution2100k0kSharper screen (+2100k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS10 and Nikon Z7

 EX-ZS10 Z7 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZS10 provides physical dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Nikon Z7 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZS10 against the Z7.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS10 and Z7 is 99 and 62 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS10 and Z7.

All in all, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZS10 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon Z7 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 32MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older EX-ZS10 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
86
manual focus
sensor resolution is great (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Street photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Street photography camera
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Sports photography camera
32
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
low battery pack (330 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Travel photography camera
71
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
67
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
sensor resolution is great (46MP)
low battery pack (330 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Landscape photography factors
Nikon Z7 Landscape photography factors
33
very good max aperture (f)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
small screen ( inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
82
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
low battery pack (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Vlogging info
Nikon Z7 Vlogging info
27
very good max aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
36
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS10 and Nikon Z7
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS10Nikon Z7
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 Nikon Z7
Category Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2011-01-05 2018-08-23
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 46MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO - 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO - 64
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 493
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Nikon Z
Lens zoom range () -
Available lenses - 15
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing - 3.2"
Screen resolution 0 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed - 30s
Max shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed - 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes - Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 675 grams (1.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2668
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - XQD card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $120 $2,797