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Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon S02

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S02 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon S02 Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(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
Nikon S02
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Nikon S02

 EX-S200 S02 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Casio EX-S200

 S02 EX-S200 
ReleasedSeptember 2013August 2010More recent by 37 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Nikon S02

 EX-S200 S02 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon S02 size comparison

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

Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon S02 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon S02 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon S02 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S200
Portrait photography with Nikon S02
35
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
good resolution (13 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S02 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Sports photography details
Nikon S02 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (13MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Travel photography details
Nikon S02 Travel photography details
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
59
good resolution (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Landscape photography details
Nikon S02 Landscape photography details
42
has manual focus
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S200
Vlogging with Nikon S02
29
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
33
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon S02 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Nikon S02
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Nikon Coolpix S02
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