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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S9700

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9500
  • Successor is Nikon S9900
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S9700 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZS15 and Nikon S9700, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS15 was launched 3 years prior to the S9700 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon S9700 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-ZS15 grades vs the S9700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Nikon S9700

 EX-ZS15 S9700 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 S9700 EX-ZS15 
RevealedFebruary 2014July 2011Newer by 31 months
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution921k0kClearer screen (+921k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Nikon S9700

 EX-ZS15 S9700 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZS15 offers exterior dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Nikon S9700 has proportions 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZS15 vs the S9700.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS15 and S9700 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS15 and S9700.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon S9700 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZS15 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Portrait photography info
Nikon S9700 Portrait photography info
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Street photography factors
Nikon S9700 Street photography factors
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (154g)
maximum ISO low (0)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (232g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Sports photography camera
32
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
53
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Travel photography with Nikon S9700
61
decent megapixels (14MP)
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (154 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Landscape photography camera
32
great maximum aperture (f)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is small (")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
45
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9700 as a Vlogging camera
26
great maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (154g)
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Nikon S9700
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Nikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Nikon Coolpix S9700
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-18 2014-02-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO - 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-750mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal - 3"
Resolution of display 0k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154g (0.34 lb) 232g (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 - 300 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $248 $350