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Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S02

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S02 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S02 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-113mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
  • Launched March 2009
Nikon S02
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 77 x 51 x 18mm
  • Released September 2013
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S02 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S02, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and S02 (13MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and S02 (1/3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z29 was unveiled 5 years before the S02 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-Z29 scores against the S02 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Nikon S02

 EX-Z29 S02 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Casio EX-Z29

 S02 EX-Z29 
ReleasedSeptember 2013March 2009More recent by 54 months
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Nikon S02

 EX-Z29 S02 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S02 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 offers outer measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S02 has dimensions of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z29 compared to the S02.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S02 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and S02 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S02 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S02 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and S02.

As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon S02 will deliver extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S02 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S02 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S02 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography details
Nikon S02 Portrait photography details
26
focusing manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
33
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z29
Street photography with Nikon S02
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S02 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (13MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S02 Travel photography highlights
57
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
59
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S02 Landscape photography factors
31
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z29
Vlogging with Nikon S02
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
33
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S02 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Nikon S02
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Nikon Coolpix S02
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Nikon Coolpix S02
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-03-03 2013-09-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4160 x 3120
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-113mm (3.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 7.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 1.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps); High-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 100 gr (0.22 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 210 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 Built-in
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card -
Storage slots 1 -
Cost at release $79 $177