Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S02
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S02 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S02 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Nikon Coolpix S02. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Nikon S02 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Nikon S02
EX-Z29 | S02 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Casio EX-Z29
S02 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Released | September 2013 | ![]() | March 2009 | More recent by 54 months |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Nikon S02
EX-Z29 | S02 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S02 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S02 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Nikon Coolpix S02 | |
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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 |