Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon 1 S2

In this article, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon 1 S2, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and 1 S2 (14.2MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and 1 S2 (1") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z29 was released 6 years prior to the 1 S2 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon 1 S2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-Z29 scores against the 1 S2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Nikon 1 S2. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Nikon 1 S2 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z29 enjoys outside measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon 1 S2 has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z29 against the 1 S2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and 1 S2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and 1 S2.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z29 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Nikon 1 S2 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4.2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 will be behind in sensor tech.