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Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S220

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S220 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(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
  • Introduced March 2009
Nikon S220
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 90 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S220 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z29 and Nikon S220, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the S220 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and S220 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z29 was unveiled about the same time to the S220 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z29 grades versus the S220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Nikon S220

 EX-Z29 S220 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Casio EX-Z29

 S220 EX-Z29 
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Nikon S220

 EX-Z29 S220 
LaunchedMarch 2009February 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z29 offers exterior dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S220 has specifications of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z29 and Nikon S220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z29 and the S220.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S220 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and S220 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S220 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S220 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z29 and S220.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 offers the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field harder.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S220 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S220 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography details
Nikon S220 Portrait photography details
26
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S220 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S220 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S220 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
52
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S220 as a Landscape photography camera
31
focusing manually
good max aperture (f)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging information
Nikon S220 Vlogging information
25
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Nikon S220
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Nikon Coolpix S220
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Nikon Coolpix S220
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-03-03 2009-02-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 2000
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-113mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 125g (0.28 pounds) 100g (0.22 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" 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 ID NP-60 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $79 $56