Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S2900
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S2900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
- 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
(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
- Launched January 2015
Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S2900 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S2900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and S2900 (20MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and S2900 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe EX-Z270 was announced 7 years before the S2900 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-Z270 grades vs the S2900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S2900 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Nikon Coolpix S2900. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Nikon S2900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Nikon S2900
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Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Casio EX-Z270
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Launched | January 2015 | January 2009 | Fresher by 73 months | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Nikon S2900
EX-Z270 | S2900 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S2900 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z270 features exterior measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Nikon S2900 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S2900 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z270 against the S2900.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and S2900 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S2900 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z270 and S2900.
Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z270 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Nikon S2900 will offer you greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S2900 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Nikon Coolpix S2900 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Nikon |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Nikon Coolpix S2900 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2015-01-14 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-7.8 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 115k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 111g (0.24 lb) | 119g (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-80 | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $0 | $117 |