Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S02
96 Imaging
33 Features
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97 Imaging
36 Features
28 Overall
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S02 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
- 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
(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
- Launched September 2013

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S02 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-Z270 versus Nikon S02, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and S02 (13MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and S02 (1/3") have totally different sensor size.

The EX-Z270 was revealed 5 years earlier than the S02 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z270 scores against the S02 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S02 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 & Nikon Coolpix S02. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery & Nikon S02 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Nikon S02
EX-Z270 | S02 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Casio EX-Z270
S02 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Launched | September 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 56 months |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Nikon S02
EX-Z270 | S02 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S02 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z270 provides physical dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Nikon S02 has dimensions of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-Z270 versus Nikon S02 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z270 against the S02.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and S02 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S02 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z270 and S02.
As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z270 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon S02 will give you greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S02 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S02 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Nikon Coolpix S02 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Nikon |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Nikon Coolpix S02 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2013-09-05 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 13MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4160 x 3120 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 30-90mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-7.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2s | - |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 1.40 m |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 111g (0.24 lbs) | 100g (0.22 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 210 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-80 | Built-in |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | - |
Card slots | Single | - |
Launch price | $0 | $177 |