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Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S2900

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S2900 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(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
Nikon S2900
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Nikon S2900

 EX-Z270 S2900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Casio EX-Z270

 S2900 EX-Z270 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2009Fresher by 73 months
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Nikon S2900

 EX-Z270 S2900 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S2900 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S2900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S2900 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
39
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S2900 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
59
image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography info
Nikon S2900 Sports photography info
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S2900 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
70
good battery (250 shots)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z270
Landscape photography with Nikon S2900
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
44
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
good battery (250 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z270
Vlogging with Nikon S2900
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
32
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Nikon S2900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Nikon S2900
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Nikon Coolpix S2900
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