Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S01
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S01 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-113mm (F) lens
- 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
- Released March 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
- Released June 2013

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S01 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z29 and Nikon S01, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the S01 (10MP) is pretty similar but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and S01 (1/2.9") boast totally different sensor sizes.

The EX-Z29 was manufactured 5 years before the S01 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-Z29 grades vs the S01 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S01 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Nikon Coolpix S01. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Nikon S01 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Nikon S01
EX-Z29 | S01 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Casio EX-Z29
S01 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | ![]() | March 2009 | More modern by 52 months |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Nikon S01
EX-Z29 | S01 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S01 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 offers external dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S01 has dimensions of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z29 and Nikon S01 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z29 versus the S01.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and S01 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S01 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z29 and S01.
As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 features the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The more aged EX-Z29 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S01 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S01 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Nikon Coolpix S01 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Nikon |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Nikon Coolpix S01 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-03-03 | 2013-06-21 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.9" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 4.96 x 3.72mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 18.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-113mm (3.0x) | 29-87mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 7.3 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 115k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | 1.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 pounds) | 96g (0.21 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 77 x 52 x 17mm (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 | - | 190 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-60 | Built-in |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SDHC / SD Memory Card | - |
Storage slots | One | - |
Launch pricing | $79 | $170 |