Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S3700

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.