Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S3700
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![Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z29/Casio-EX-Z29-front.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix S3700 front Nikon Coolpix S3700 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S3700/Nikon-S3700-front.jpg)
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S3700 Key Specs
(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
(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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Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S3700 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Nikon Coolpix S3700. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Nikon S3700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Nikon S3700
EX-Z29 | S3700 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Casio EX-Z29
S3700 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | March 2009 | More recent by 71 months |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Nikon S3700
EX-Z29 | S3700 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 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).
Check the Casio EX-Z29 versus Nikon S3700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S3700 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z29-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S3700-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z29-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S3700-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z29-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S3700-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S3700 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S3700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S3700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z29-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S3700-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S3700 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Nikon Coolpix S3700 | |
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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 |