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Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S230

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S230 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
  • Announced March 2009
Nikon S230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 115g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S230 Overview

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-Z29 versus Nikon S230, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the S230 (10MP) is relatively similar but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and S230 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z29 was announced at a similar time to the S230 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-Z29 matches up vs the S230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Nikon S230

 EX-Z29 S230 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Casio EX-Z29

 S230 EX-Z29 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Nikon S230

 EX-Z29 S230 
AnnouncedMarch 2009February 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S230 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z29 has got 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) while the Nikon S230 has proportions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z29 versus Nikon S230 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z29 against the S230.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S230 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and S230 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S230 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S230 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and S230.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S230 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S230 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z29
Portrait photography with Nikon S230
26
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z29
Street photography with Nikon S230
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S230 Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S230 as a Travel photography camera
57
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography information
Nikon S230 Landscape photography information
31
manual focus
great max aperture (f)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
31
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging information
Nikon S230 Vlogging information
25
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
28
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Nikon S230
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Nikon Coolpix S230
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Nikon Coolpix S230
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-03-03 2009-02-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 2000
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-113mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m -
Flash options Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 115 grams (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 ID NP-60 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $79 $150