Nikon Coolpix A vs Casio Exilim EX-ZR700

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR700
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix A and the Casio Exilim EX-ZR700, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon Coolpix A was introduced in June 2013 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 was introduced in January 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon Coolpix A Highlights

      • 16.2 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • 4.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 922k dot Fixed Screen
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix A
      4. Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-ZR700
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix A and Casio Exilim EX-ZR700.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR700

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   Light - 299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz)
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 222 g (0.49 lb / 7.83 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR700

      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 470 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR700

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   DxO Overall Score - 80
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix A

      Nikon A
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix A over Casio Exilim EX-ZR700.

      Nikon Coolpix A vs Casio Exilim EX-ZR700
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.2 Megapixel vs 16 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 3,200
      Max Image Resolution 4928 x 3264 vs 4608 x 3456
      RAW Support vs
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.8 vs f/3.5
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/2.8 vs f/5.9
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 4.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono

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      Nikon A900
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Nikon A1000
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon A100
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Nikon A10
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Panasonic G9
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.33 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Kodak M580
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-ZR700

      Casio EX-ZR700
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 over Nikon Coolpix A.

      Nikon Coolpix A vs Casio Exilim EX-ZR700
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 28 mm mm vs 25 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 28 mm vs 450 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 1x vs 18x
      Min Macro Focus Distance 10 cm vs 5 cm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 921k dot vs 922k dot
      Lighter 299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz) vs 222 g (0.49 lb / 7.83 oz)
      Longer Battery Life 230 shots vs 470 shots

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      Nikon B700
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.2 MP

      Panasonic FZ60
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Nikon D3
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Fujifilm S4500
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.0 MP

      Sony RX100 VA
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sigma fp L
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      Full Frame

      61 MP

      Sony DSLR-A350
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Nikon D3200
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Epson R-D1x
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Panasonic FZ47
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony a7 IV
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      Full Frame

      33.0 MP

      Sony a7R V
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      Full Frame

      61.0 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon Coolpix A Casio Exilim EX-ZR700
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO6,4003,200
        Face Detection
        Built-in Flash
        Light299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz)222 g (0.49 lb / 7.83 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix A Casio Exilim EX-ZR700
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life230 shots470 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix A and Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 921k dot and 922k dot resolutions respectively.

      Camera does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional optical viewfinder can be attached on Nikon Coolpix A.

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix A features a 16.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 370.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode. Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Nikon Coolpix A can take pictures up to 4928 x 3264 resolution. Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 is equipped with Exilim Engine HS 3 processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736 x 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Casio Exilim EX-ZR700

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix A comes with EN-EL20 battery pack with battery life of 230 shots and Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 comes with NP-130 battery pack with battery life of 470 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix A, and up to 1/2000 sec on Casio Exilim EX-ZR700. Nikon Coolpix A can shoot continuously up to 4.0 fps. Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 11.50 m on Nikon Coolpix A and 4.70 m on Casio Exilim EX-ZR700. Nikon Coolpix A also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix A.

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix A body has dimensions of 111 x 64 x 40 mm (4.37 x 2.52 x 1.57") and Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 body has dimensions of 108 x 60 x 31 mm (4.25 x 2.36 x 1.22"). Nikon Coolpix A weighs 299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz) and Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 weighs 222 g (0.49 lb / 7.83 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR700

      111 mm

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      60 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix A and Casio Exilim EX-ZR700

      Nikon Coolpix A and Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR700

      GOOD
      72
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR700

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 470 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR700

      POOR
      52
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 470 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR700

      GOOD
      82
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      GOOD
      72
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR700

      GOOD
      83
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 222 g (0.49 lb / 7.83 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR700

      GOOD
      83
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 222 g (0.49 lb / 7.83 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 470 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix A and Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and give them scores of 57 and 55 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon Coolpix A

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR700

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      55

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR700

      GOOD
      71
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 80
      POOR
      52
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR700

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR700

      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR700

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR700

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR700

      POOR
      54
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Casio Exilim EX-ZR700

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots
      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 222 g (0.49 lb / 7.83 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 470 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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