Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S2900
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![Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z16/Casio-EX-Z16-front.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix S2900 front Nikon Coolpix S2900 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S2900/Nikon-S2900-front.jpg)
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S2900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 848 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
- Introduced September 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
- Launched January 2015
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S2900 Overview
Below is a extensive review of the Casio EX-Z16 versus Nikon S2900, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and S2900 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The EX-Z16 was unveiled 5 years prior to the S2900 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-Z16 matches up against the S2900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S2900 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 & Nikon Coolpix S2900. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery & Nikon S2900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Nikon S2900
EX-Z16 | S2900 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Casio EX-Z16
S2900 | EX-Z16 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | September 2010 | More recent by 52 months |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | " | Larger display (+2.7") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Nikon S2900
EX-Z16 | S2900 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S2900 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z16 provides exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Nikon S2900 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-Z16 versus Nikon S2900 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z16 and the S2900.
![Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S2900 size comparison Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S2900 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z16-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S2900-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and S2900 is 99 and 96 respectively.
![Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S2900 top view buttons comparison Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S2900 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z16-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S2900-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S2900 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and S2900.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S2900 to show extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older EX-Z16 will be behind in sensor technology.
![Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S2900 sensor size comparison Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S2900 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z16-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S2900-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z16-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S2900-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S2900 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Nikon Coolpix S2900 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Nikon |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Nikon Coolpix S2900 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-09-20 | 2015-01-14 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 7cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | - | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 0 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 848x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 119 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $100 | $117 |