Casio EX-Z29 vs Nikon S6900

On this page, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z29 and Nikon S6900, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and S6900 (16MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and S6900 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z29 was announced 7 years prior to the S6900 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-Z29 matches up vs the S6900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Nikon Coolpix S6900. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Nikon S6900 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z29 features exterior measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6900 has specifications of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z29 and Nikon S6900 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z29 against the S6900.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and S6900 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and S6900.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Nikon S6900 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.