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Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S2900

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S2900 Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
Nikon S2900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2015
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Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S2900 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Casio EX-S5 and Nikon S2900, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and S2900 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was released 7 years before the S2900 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-S5 scores versus the S2900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Nikon S2900

 EX-S5 S2900 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Casio EX-S5

 S2900 EX-S5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2009Newer by 73 months
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Nikon S2900

 EX-S5 S2900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S2900 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-S5 features outside measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Nikon S2900 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-S5 compared to the S2900.

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S2900 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and S2900 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S2900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S2900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S5 and S2900.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S2900 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S2900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S2900 as a Portrait photography camera
25
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography highlights
Nikon S2900 Street photography highlights
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography information
Nikon S2900 Sports photography information
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography information
Nikon S2900 Travel photography information
53
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
better than average battery life (250 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography features
Nikon S2900 Landscape photography features
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
44
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
better than average battery life (250 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging advice
Nikon S2900 Vlogging advice
22
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
32
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S2900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Nikon S2900
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Nikon Coolpix S2900
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S5 Nikon Coolpix S2900
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2015-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 9 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100 grams (0.22 lb) 119 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 250 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $130 $117