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Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S2900

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S2900 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(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
Nikon S2900
(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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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Nikon S2900

 EX-Z16 S2900 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Casio EX-Z16

 S2900 EX-Z16 
LaunchedJanuary 2015September 2010More recent by 52 months
Display sizing2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Nikon S2900

 EX-Z16 S2900 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S2900 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
38
resolution is good (20MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography info
Nikon S2900 Street photography info
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z16
Sports photography with Nikon S2900
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
51
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography advice
Nikon S2900 Travel photography advice
53
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
better than average battery pack (250 shots)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S2900 Landscape photography factors
32
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small ( inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z16
Vlogging with Nikon S2900
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (848 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
32
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S2900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Nikon S2900
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Nikon Coolpix S2900
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