Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S02
96 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
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97 Imaging
36 Features
28 Overall
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Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S02 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
- Introduced February 2010
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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-S7 vs Nikon S02 Overview
Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-S7 and Nikon S02, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the S02 (13MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and S02 (1/3") provide different sensor size.

The EX-S7 was introduced 4 years before the S02 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-S7 matches up versus the S02 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S02 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S7 and Nikon Coolpix S02. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S7 Gallery and Nikon S02 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Nikon S02
EX-S7 | S02 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Casio EX-S7
S02 | EX-S7 | |||
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Released | September 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 43 months |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Nikon S02
EX-S7 | S02 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S02 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S7 provides external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Nikon S02 has dimensions 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 out the Casio EX-S7 and Nikon S02 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-S7 versus the S02.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and S02 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S02 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S7 and S02.
As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-S7 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon S02 will give greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-S7 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S02 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S02 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Nikon Coolpix S02 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Nikon |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Nikon Coolpix S02 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-02-21 | 2013-09-05 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4160 x 3120 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 30-90mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | - |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 1.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) | 100 grams (0.22 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 210 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-80 | Built-in |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Storage slots | 1 | - |
Retail cost | $140 | $177 |