As well as being compared against other compacts, the Casio Exilim EX-S7 is also often compared to mirrorless, pro digicams, super zooms and travel zooms. The Casio Exilim EX-S7's top rivals come from Canon (such as the PowerShot G3 and the PowerShot SD3500 IS) and Olympus (such as the PEN Lite E-PL3 and the PEN E-PL2)

compared toCompact competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Casio EX-S7 compared to other compact competitors include: it records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 20fps), takes significantly higher resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 8 MP), is newer (february, 2010 vs january, 2007), is slightly lighter (121 g vs 165 g) and has a faster max shutter speed (1/2000 of a second vs 1/1300 of a second).

However, on average it has a significantly narrower wide angle lens (35 mm vs 28 mm), doesn't have image stabilization (none vs sensor shift, lens), has a marginally smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.8" 7.2x5.3mm), significantly worse macro focusing (10 cm vs 5 cm) and lacks boost light sensitivity (none vs 6,400 ISO).

Pentax Optio E85

Pentax Optio E85
5 months older

Significant advantages of the E85 (vs the EX-S7)

  • Significantly better wide angle: 32 mm vs 35 mm

Significant disadvantages of the E85 (vs the EX-S7)

  • None found

common strengths of the E85 and EX-S7

  • None found
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Konica Minolta DiMAGE X1

Konica Minolta DiMAGE X1
4 years older

Significant advantages of the X1 (vs the EX-S7)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.2x5.3mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
  • Image stabilization: Sensor shift, Lens vs None
  • Significantly better macro capability: 5 cm vs 10 cm

Significant disadvantages of the X1 (vs the EX-S7)

  • Much lower true resolution: 8 MP vs 9.8 MP
  • Significantly heavier: 185 g vs 121 g
  • Much slower max shutter speed: 1/1250 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second

common strengths of the X1 and EX-S7

  • Thin: 0.8" vs 0.8"
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
3 months newer
$319

Significant advantages of the DMC-FX75 (vs the EX-S7)

  • Much better wide angle: 24 mm vs 35 mm
  • Significantly wider aperture: f/2.2 vs f/3.1
  • Image stabilization: Lens vs None

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FX75 (vs the EX-S7)

  • Significantly heavier: 165 g vs 121 g

common strengths of the DMC-FX75 and EX-S7

  • None found
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
6 months older

Significant advantages of the DMC-FP8 (vs the EX-S7)

  • Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 35 mm
  • Image stabilization: Lens vs None
  • Significantly better macro capability: 5 cm vs 10 cm

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FP8 (vs the EX-S7)

  • Much slower max shutter speed: 1/1300 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second

common strengths of the DMC-FP8 and EX-S7

  • Fairly small: Super compact 96x60x20 mm vs Super compact 97x57x20 mm
  • Thin: 0.8" vs 0.8"
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Casio Exilim EX-Z280

Casio Exilim EX-Z280
5 months older
$158

Significant advantages of the EX-Z280 (vs the EX-S7)

  • Much better wide angle: 26 mm vs 35 mm
  • Wider aperture: f/2.6 vs f/3.1
  • Significantly better macro capability: 5 cm vs 10 cm

Significant disadvantages of the EX-Z280 (vs the EX-S7)

  • None found

common strengths of the EX-Z280 and EX-S7

  • Fairly small: Super compact 97x53x20 mm vs Super compact 97x57x20 mm
  • Light weight: 133 g vs 121 g
  • Thin: 0.8" vs 0.8"
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S700

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S700
3 years older

Significant advantages of the DSC-S700 (vs the EX-S7)

  • Significantly better macro capability: 5 cm vs 10 cm

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-S700 (vs the EX-S7)

  • Much lower true resolution: 7.1 MP vs 9.8 MP
  • Lower resolution movies: 320 x 240 @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Significantly smaller screen: 2.4" vs 2.7"

common strengths of the DSC-S700 and EX-S7

  • None found
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compared toMirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Casio EX-S7 compared to mirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors include: it is significantly smaller (super compact 97x57x20 mm vs mid size 115x72x42 mm), is thinner (0.8" vs 1.7"), is significantly lighter (121 g vs 362 g) and has a built-in flash.

However, on average it records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), has a much smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0"), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 460k dots), doesn't have image stabilization (none vs sensor shift) and takes slightly lower resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 12.2 MP).

Olympus PEN Lite E-PL3

Olympus PEN Lite E-PL3
1 year newer
$589 - $600 14-42mm lens

Significant advantages of the E-PL3 (vs the EX-S7)

  • Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Image stabilization: Sensor shift vs None

Significant disadvantages of the E-PL3 (vs the EX-S7)

  • Larger: Mid size 109x63x37 mm vs Super compact 97x57x20 mm
  • Significantly thicker: 1.5" vs 0.8"
  • Significantly heavier: 313 g vs 121 g

common strengths of the E-PL3 and EX-S7

  • Fairly small: Mid size 109x63x37 mm vs Super compact 97x57x20 mm
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Olympus PEN E-PL2

Olympus PEN E-PL2
10 months newer
$485 14-42mm lens

Significant advantages of the PEN E-PL2 (vs the EX-S7)

  • Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • Image stabilization: Sensor shift vs None
  • Shoots RAW

Significant disadvantages of the PEN E-PL2 (vs the EX-S7)

  • Significantly larger: Mid size 115x72x42 mm vs Super compact 97x57x20 mm
  • Much thicker: 1.7" vs 0.8"
  • Much heavier: 362 g vs 121 g

common strengths of the PEN E-PL2 and EX-S7

  • Each has a built-in flash
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compared toPro digicam competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Casio EX-S7 compared to pro digicam competitors include: it has a much larger screen (2.7" vs 1.8"), is significantly smaller (super compact 97x57x20 mm vs standard size 121x74x70 mm), takes much higher resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 3.9 MP), is newer (february, 2010 vs september, 2002) and is thinner (0.8" vs 2.8").

However, on average it has a much smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.8" 7.2x5.3mm), doesn't shoot RAW, has a much narrower aperture (f/3.1 vs f/2.0), significantly worse macro focusing (10 cm vs 5 cm) and doesn't have a viewfinder (none vs tunnel).

Canon PowerShot G3

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7 years older

Significant advantages of the G3 (vs the EX-S7)

  • Shoots RAW
  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.2x5.3mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
  • Much wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/3.1

Significant disadvantages of the G3 (vs the EX-S7)

  • Much lower true resolution: 3.9 MP vs 9.8 MP
  • Much smaller screen: 1.8" vs 2.7"
  • Significantly larger: Standard size 121x74x70 mm vs Super compact 97x57x20 mm

common strengths of the G3 and EX-S7

  • None found
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compared toSuper zoom competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Casio EX-S7 compared to super zoom competitors include: it is much smaller (super compact 97x57x20 mm vs large 130x90x126 mm), is thinner (0.8" vs 5") and is much lighter (121 g vs 687 g).

However, on average it has a slightly narrower aperture (f/3.1 vs f/2.7), has way more less zoom (3x vs 30x), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), has a much narrower wide angle lens (35 mm vs 24 mm) and has a slightly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0").

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H7

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H7
3 years older

Significant advantages of the DSC-H7 (vs the EX-S7)

  • Image stabilization: Lens vs None
  • Significantly better wide angle: 31 mm vs 35 mm
  • Much better macro capability: 2 cm vs 10 cm

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-H7 (vs the EX-S7)

  • Much larger: Prosumer size 110x83x86 mm vs Super compact 97x57x20 mm
  • Much lower true resolution: 8 MP vs 9.8 MP
  • Smaller screen: 2.5" vs 2.7"

common strengths of the DSC-H7 and EX-S7

  • Fairly small: Prosumer size 110x83x86 mm vs Super compact 97x57x20 mm
  • Light weight: 405 g vs 121 g
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Fujifilm FinePix HS20

Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
10 months newer
$297 - $299

Significant advantages of the HS20 (vs the EX-S7)

  • Much better wide angle: 24 mm vs 35 mm
  • Much more zoom: 30x vs 3x
  • Better maximum light sensitivity: 12,800 ISO vs 1,600 ISO

Significant disadvantages of the HS20 (vs the EX-S7)

  • Much larger: Large 130x90x126 mm vs Super compact 97x57x20 mm
  • Much heavier: 730 g vs 121 g
  • Much thicker: 5" vs 0.8"

common strengths of the HS20 and EX-S7

  • None found
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR
1 year newer
$438 - $500

Significant advantages of the HS30 EXR (vs the EX-S7)

  • Much better wide angle: 24 mm vs 35 mm
  • Much more zoom: 30x vs 3x
  • Has a flip-out screen

Significant disadvantages of the HS30 EXR (vs the EX-S7)

  • Much larger: Large 131x97x126 mm vs Super compact 97x57x20 mm
  • Much thicker: 5" vs 0.8"
  • Much heavier: 687 g vs 121 g

common strengths of the HS30 EXR and EX-S7

  • None found
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compared toTravel zoom competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Casio EX-S7 compared to travel zoom competitors include: it is significantly smaller (super compact 97x57x20 mm vs compact 107x61x28 mm), is thinner (0.8" vs 1.3") and is much lighter (121 g vs 229 g).

However, on average it has much less zoom (3x vs 15x), has a much narrower wide angle lens (35 mm vs 25 mm), doesn't have a built-in GPS, has a slightly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0") and has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 461k dots).

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
6 months older

Significant advantages of the DMC-ZR1 (vs the EX-S7)

  • Much better wide angle: 25 mm vs 35 mm
  • Image stabilization: Lens vs None
  • Much better macro capability: 3 cm vs 10 cm

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZR1 (vs the EX-S7)

  • Thicker: 1" vs 0.8"
  • Heavier: 158 g vs 121 g

common strengths of the DMC-ZR1 and EX-S7

  • Fairly small: Compact 98x55x26 mm vs Super compact 97x57x20 mm
  • Light weight: 158 g vs 121 g
  • Thin: 1" vs 0.8"
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
similar age
$165 - $199

Significant advantages of the DMC-FH20 (vs the EX-S7)

  • Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 35 mm
  • Image stabilization: Lens vs None
  • Significantly better macro capability: 5 cm vs 10 cm

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FH20 (vs the EX-S7)

  • Larger: Compact 100x56x28 mm vs Super compact 97x57x20 mm
  • Significantly heavier: 178 g vs 121 g
  • Significantly thicker: 1.1" vs 0.8"

common strengths of the DMC-FH20 and EX-S7

  • Fairly small: Compact 100x56x28 mm vs Super compact 97x57x20 mm
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
1 year older

Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS3 (vs the EX-S7)

  • Much better wide angle: 25 mm vs 35 mm
  • Significantly more zoom: 12x vs 3x
  • Image stabilization: Lens vs None

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS3 (vs the EX-S7)

  • Much larger: Compact 103x60x33 mm vs Super compact 97x57x20 mm
  • Much heavier: 229 g vs 121 g
  • Much thicker: 1.3" vs 0.8"

common strengths of the DMC-ZS3 and EX-S7

  • None found
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Samsung HZ35W

Samsung HZ35W
similar age

Significant advantages of the HZ35W (vs the EX-S7)

  • Much better wide angle: 24 mm vs 35 mm
  • Much more zoom: 15x vs 3x
  • Has a GPS

Significant disadvantages of the HZ35W (vs the EX-S7)

  • Significantly larger: Compact 107x61x28 mm vs Super compact 97x57x20 mm
  • Much heavier: 245 g vs 121 g
  • Significantly thicker: 1.1" vs 0.8"

common strengths of the HZ35W and EX-S7

  • None found
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
1 year newer
$299

Significant advantages of the SX260 HS (vs the EX-S7)

  • Much better wide angle: 25 mm vs 35 mm
  • Much more zoom: 20x vs 3x
  • Has a GPS

Significant disadvantages of the SX260 HS (vs the EX-S7)

  • Much larger: Compact 106x61x33 mm vs Super compact 97x57x20 mm
  • Much heavier: 231 g vs 121 g
  • Much thicker: 1.3" vs 0.8"

common strengths of the SX260 HS and EX-S7

  • None found
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