Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S4000

Here, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S4000, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the S4000 (12MP) is pretty close but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and S4000 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z29 was revealed 11 months prior to the S4000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z29 scores versus the S4000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Nikon Coolpix S4000. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Nikon S4000 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z29 has outer measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S4000 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S4000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z29 compared to the S4000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and S4000 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and S4000.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Nikon S4000 will render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.