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Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S3700

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S3700 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(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
  • Announced March 2009
Nikon S3700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 118g - 96 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2015
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S3700 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z29 versus Nikon S3700, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and S3700 (20MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and S3700 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z29 was brought out 6 years before the S3700 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z29 grades vs the S3700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Nikon S3700

 EX-Z29 S3700 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Casio EX-Z29

 S3700 EX-Z29 
LaunchedJanuary 2015March 2009More recent by 71 months
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Nikon S3700

 EX-Z29 S3700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S3700 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 offers physical dimensions 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 S3700 has dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z29 compared to the S3700.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S3700 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and S3700 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S3700 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S3700 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and S3700.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon S3700 will render extra detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S3700 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S3700 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S3700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z29
Portrait photography with Nikon S3700
26
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
38
resolution is good (20MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z29
Street photography with Nikon S3700
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography advice
Nikon S3700 Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect AF
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (240 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z29
Travel photography with Nikon S3700
57
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
70
better than average battery life (240 per charge)
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S3700 Landscape photography factors
31
focusing manually
good maximum aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
44
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (240 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging features
Nikon S3700 Vlogging features
25
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
32
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S3700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Nikon S3700
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Nikon Coolpix S3700
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Nikon Coolpix S3700
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-03-03 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-113mm (3.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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) 118g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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 life - 240 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $79 $175