Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S2900

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S2900, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and S2900 (20MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and S2900 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z29 was announced 6 years earlier than the S2900 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-Z29 grades vs the S2900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Nikon Coolpix S2900. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Nikon S2900 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z29 enjoys outside dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S2900 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S2900 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z29 versus the S2900.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and S2900 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and S2900.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Nikon S2900 will result in extra detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 will be behind in sensor technology.