Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S3000

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-Z29 versus Nikon S3000, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the S3000 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and S3000 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z29 was introduced 11 months earlier than the S3000 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-Z29 scores vs the S3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Nikon Coolpix S3000. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Nikon S3000 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z29 offers exterior measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S3000 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z29 versus Nikon S3000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z29 and the S3000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and S3000 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and S3000.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Nikon S3000 will give extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.