Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S02

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.

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.