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Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S2900

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S2900 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(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
  • Launched February 2010
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
  • Released January 2015
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Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S2900 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-S7 and Nikon S2900, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and S2900 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was launched 5 years before the S2900 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-S7 grades versus the S2900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Nikon S2900

 EX-S7 S2900 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Casio EX-S7

 S2900 EX-S7 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2010Fresher by 59 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Nikon S2900

 EX-S7 S2900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S2900 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S7 provides physical 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) while the Nikon S2900 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-S7 and the S2900.

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S2900 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and S2900 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S2900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S2900 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S7 and S2900.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S2900 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older EX-S7 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S2900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S2900 Portrait photography highlights
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
38
MP count good (20MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography features
Nikon S2900 Street photography features
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography factors
Nikon S2900 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
51
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
features tracking focus
great battery power (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography details
Nikon S2900 Travel photography details
52
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
great battery power (250 shots)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography features
Nikon S2900 Landscape photography features
28
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
44
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
great battery power (250 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S2900 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
32
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S2900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Nikon S2900
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Nikon Coolpix S2900
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-S7 Nikon Coolpix S2900
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-21 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 gr (0.27 lb) 119 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 250 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $140 $117