Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon S02
96 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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97 Imaging
36 Features
28 Overall
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Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon S02 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
- Introduced August 2010
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 100g - 77 x 51 x 18mm
- Released September 2013

Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon S02 Overview
Below is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-S200 and Nikon S02, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the S02 (13MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-S200 (1/2.3") and S02 (1/3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

The EX-S200 was manufactured 4 years before the S02 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-S200 grades vs the S02 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon S02 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S200 and Nikon Coolpix S02. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-S200 Gallery and Nikon S02 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Nikon S02
EX-S200 | S02 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Casio EX-S200
S02 | EX-S200 | |||
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Released | September 2013 | ![]() | August 2010 | More recent by 37 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Nikon S02
EX-S200 | S02 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon S02 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S200 provides physical measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon S02 has measurements of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-S200 and Nikon S02 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-S200 compared to the S02.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S200 and S02 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon S02 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S200 and S02.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-S200 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Casio EX-S200 will give more detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older EX-S200 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon S02 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon S02 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S200 | Nikon Coolpix S02 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Nikon |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S200 | Nikon Coolpix S02 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-08-03 | 2013-09-05 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 13MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4160 x 3120 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 50 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 30-90mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 1.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps); High-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 132 gr (0.29 lb) | 100 gr (0.22 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 210 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-120 | Built-in |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | - |
Storage slots | One | - |
Price at release | $0 | $177 |