Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S4100

Here, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z29 and Nikon S4100, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and S4100 (14MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and S4100 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z29 was brought out 23 months prior to the S4100 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-Z29 matches up against the S4100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Nikon Coolpix S4100. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Nikon S4100 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z29 comes with physical dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S4100 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z29 and Nikon S4100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z29 and the S4100.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and S4100 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and S4100.

All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Nikon S4100 will show more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.